A new species of Huberia (Melastomataceae) from Espírito Santo, Brazil.

We describe and illustrate Huberia misteriosa, a new species endemic to the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The new species can be recognized by the young branches and abaxial surface of the leaves covered with dendritic trichomes 0.5–1 mm long, hypanthium covered with stalked glands, sepals with the internal laminae broadly trapezoidal, with the apex truncate and shortly apiculate, and by the petals with an apiculate apex. We also provide taxonomic comments, comparisons with closely related species, information about distribution and photos of living and dry specimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]