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Novelties in Brazilian Waltheria L. (Byttnerioideae, Malvaceae): two new species and one re-establishment

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Author(s):
Thales Silva Coutinho [1] ; Matheus Colli-Silva [2] ; Marccus Alves [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Biociências. Departamento de Botânica - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Biociências. Departamento de Botânica - Brasil
[3] Universidade Federal de Pernambuco. Centro de Biociências. Departamento de Botânica - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Acta Botanica Brasilica; v. 34, n. 3, p. 449-459, 2020-10-02.
Abstract

ABSTRACT This work validates two Waltheria species endemic to campo rupestre with complete descriptions, illustrations, updated geographical distributions and comments on taxonomic affinities. Waltheria biribiriensis and Waltheria terminans are restricted to the Southern Espinhaço Province in eastern South America, occurring on mountain tops where campo rupestre vegetation prevails. Furthermore, Waltheria brachypetala, a species of dry deciduous forests in Brazil that was long considered as conspecific with W. ferruginea due to its shrubby lifeform and similar indumentum, is re-established based on differences of phyllotaxy, blade shape and inflorescence type. The first occurrence records of W. brachypetala in the state of Paraíba are also provided, as well as the first record in the Atlantic Forest domain. Lastly, a lectotype is designated for W. ferruginea. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 17/19295-1 - Biogeography and conservation of Byttnerioideae, Helicterioideae and Sterculioideae (Malvaceae) in Atlantic Forest, with a synopsis of their species in Southeastern Brazil
Grantee:Matheus Colli Silva
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master