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A New Species of Dichorisandra (Commelinaceae) with Speckled Leaves from Brazil.

Authors :
Moraes, Quélita S.
Pellegrini, Marco O. O.
Alves-Araújo, Anderson
Source :
Systematic Botany. Dec2019, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p783-789. 7p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A new species of Dichorisandra from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is herein described, illustrated, and compared to morphologically similar species. Dichorisandra striatula is characterized by leaf blades with small and discontinuous white stripes on the adaxial surface, hirsutulous indumentum on both surfaces, obovate to broadly obovate petals, and ellipsoid fruits. Information on phenology, habitat, conservation status, and a geographical distribution map are also provided. Uma nova espécie de Dichorisandra da Mata Atlântica Brasileira é aqui descrita, ilustrada e comparada com espécies morfologicamente semelhantes. Dichorisandra striatula é caracterizada por lâminas foliares com pequenas e descontínuas listras brancas na face adaxial, indumento hirsutuloso em ambos as faces, pétalas obovadas e frutos elipsoides. Informações sobre fenologia, habitat, estado de conservação e mapa de distribuição geográfica também são fornecidas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*SPECIES
*FRUIT
*HABITATS
*STRIPES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03636445
Volume :
44
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Systematic Botany
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139771731
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1600/036364419X15710776741396