A new species of Lorostemon (Clusiaceae) from the eastern Amazonia

During the review of the Brazilian species of Lorostemon (Clusiaceae), we verified that some specimens previously reported as L. bombaciflorus Ducke for South Guyana and the Brazilian Eastern Amazonia belong to a species still unknown to science. Here, we provide a description, taxonomic comments, i...

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Published in:Brittonia 2024-06, Vol.76 (2), p.132-136
Main Authors: Ferreira-Silva, Silvia Larissa, Marinho, Lucas C., Mouzinho, Thiago M., Hopkins, Michael J. G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amazonia
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Clusiaceae
Geographical distribution
Guyana
Life Sciences
New species
Original Research
Plant Anatomy/Development
Plant Ecology
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
species
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Summary:During the review of the Brazilian species of Lorostemon (Clusiaceae), we verified that some specimens previously reported as L. bombaciflorus Ducke for South Guyana and the Brazilian Eastern Amazonia belong to a species still unknown to science. Here, we provide a description, taxonomic comments, illustrations, and a distribution map of Lorostemon roseoviridis Fer.-Silva & L.Marinho, a new species from eastern Amazonia.
ISSN:0007-196X
1938-436X
DOI:10.1007/s12228-024-09791-1