Two new species of Eugenia (Myrtaceae) from the Atlantic forest of Espirito Santo, Brazil

Author(s)

Giaretta, Augusto ^[1] ; Souza, Marcelo Da Costa ^[2] ; Tavares De Menezes, Luis Fernando ^[3] ; Peixoto, Ariane Luna ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biociencias, Dept Bot, Programa Posgrad Ciencias Biol Bot, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Rural Rio de Janeiro, Inst Ciencias Biol & Saude, Dept Bot, Rodovia BR 465, Km 7, BR-23897000 Seropedica, RJ - Brazil

^[3] UFES, Ctr Univ Norte Espirito Santo, BR 101 Norte, BR-29932540 Sao Mateus, ES - Brazil

^[4] Inst Pesquisas, Jardim Bot Rio de Janeiro, Jardim Bot, Rua Pacheco Leao 915, BR-22460030 Rio De Janeiro - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: PHYTOTAXA; v. 336, n. 2, p. 181-189, JAN 30 2018.
• Web of Science Citations: 4

Abstract

Two Eugenia species are described herein as result of the elaboration of a taxonomic treatment of Myrtaceae for the flora of Restinga vegetation from Espirito Santo, in the Brazilian Atlantic forest. Detailed description, illustration, distribution and evaluation of their IUCN conservation status of Eugenia itaunensis and Eugenia kuekii are presented. Eugenia itaunensis is related to E. copacabanensis from which differs by larger leaves with base obtuse, rounded, cordate or subcordate, 10-18 pairs of secondary veins and greater flowers with calyx lobes in two unequal pairs in size. Eugenia kuekii is morphologically similar to Eugenia widgrenii but differs by leaves with obtuse base, 6-9 pairs of secondary veins, fasciculiform inflorescence with 1-2 pairs of flowers, and yellowish fruits. Eugenia kuekii is also related to Eugenia pruinosa but can be distinguished by its leaves with base obtuse or rounded and calyx lobes larger. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 14/04043-9 - Phylogeny, biogeography and taxonomic revision of Calycorectes O. Berg (Myrtaceae)
• Grantee: Augusto Giaretta de Oliveira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate