Caiophora vallegrandensis (Loasaceae, Loasoideae, Loaseae): A new species from Argentina

Authors

  • Alberto C. Slanis Instituto de Taxonomía Fanerogámica y Palinología, Área Botánica, Fundación Miguel Lillo. Miguel Lillo 251, T4000JFE San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina; Cátedra de Biología Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e Instituto Miguel Lillo. Miguel Lillo 205, T4000JFE San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7570-1747
  • Eva Bulacio Instituto de Taxonomía Fanerogámica y Palinología, Área Botánica, Fundación Miguel Lillo. Miguel Lillo 251, T4000JFE San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0630-4294

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2022.101.1031

Keywords:

Caiophora, Sierras de Calilegua, taxonomy, Yungas of Argentina

Abstract

Caiophora vallegrandensis, a new species endemic to a small area of the Sierras de Calilegua (Jujuy, Argentina) and closely related to the informal group Caiophora lateritia, is described and illustrated. The new taxon is characterized by its broadly triangular, pinnatisect to bipinnatisect sepals and green dorsal appendages of nectar scales. A key to differentiate Argentine, Bolivian, and Peruvian related species is provided, as well as information on geographic distribution, habitat and conservation status.

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Published

14-07-2022

How to Cite

Slanis, A. C., & Bulacio, E. (2022). Caiophora vallegrandensis (Loasaceae, Loasoideae, Loaseae): A new species from Argentina. Darwiniana, Nueva Serie, 10(1), 271–278. https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2022.101.1031

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Systematics and Taxonomy of Plants

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