Myrcia lughadhai sp. nov. (Myrcia s.l., Myrtaceae), a new endemic species from the Brazilian highlands

Myrcia lughadhai is a new species endemic to the Chapada Diamantina, Brazil, morphologically associated with species previously described as Gomidesia (Myrcia s.l.). The species is morphologically related to Myrcia crocea which is restricted to Atlantic Forest, but differs in having glabrous or occa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Kew Bulletin. - Springer Science + Business Media. - 69(2014), 4, Seite 1-6
1. Verfasser: Amorim, Bruno S. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Lucas, Eve, Alves, Marccus
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Kew Bulletin
Schlagworte:Biological sciences Environmental studies Business Physical sciences
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Zusammenfassung:Myrcia lughadhai is a new species endemic to the Chapada Diamantina, Brazil, morphologically associated with species previously described as Gomidesia (Myrcia s.l.). The species is morphologically related to Myrcia crocea which is restricted to Atlantic Forest, but differs in having glabrous or occasional scattered hairs on leaf surfaces, longer petioles, and 8-ribbed hypanthium and fruit. The species is in the endangered threatened category for its area of occupancy of 16,000 Km². Myrcia lughadhai é uma nova espécie de Myrcia s.l. endêmica para a Chapada Diamantina. Esta espécie é morfologicamente próxima de Myrcia crocea, que possui ocorrência restrita para a Floresta Atlântica, mas difere por apresentar folhas glabras ou com tricomas esparsos, pecíolo mais longo e hipanto e fruto 8-costados. A espécies encontra-se na categoria de ameaça, em perigo, por ser conhecida para uma área de apenas 16,000 Km².
ISSN:1874933X