A New Critically Endangered Species of Nissolia (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae, Dalbergieae) from Brazil and a New Combination in the Genus

Autor(es)

Fortuna Perez, Ana Paula ; Lewis, Gwilym Peter ; Castro, Isabella ; da Veiga, Vitoria Floss ; Machado, Silvia Rodrigues ; de Moura, Tania Maria

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: SYSTEMATIC BOTANY; v. 46, n. 1, p. 7-pg., 2021-01-01.

Resumo

Nissolia rondonensis, a new critically endangered species from the state of Rondonia, Brazil, is described and illustrated. Its distribution, informal conservation status, phenology, and morphological and anatomical affinities with its closest relative, Nissolia klugii, are discussed. In addition, a new combination, Nissolia subulata is proposed. A key to the Brazilian species of Nissolia is presented. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/13386-0 - Estudos taxonômicos, filogenéticos e biogeográficos no gênero Eriosema (DC.) Desv. (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae, Phaseoleae)
• Beneficiário: Ana Paula Fortuna Perez
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular