A New Species of Anthurium sect. Dactylophyllium (Araceae) from the Mata Atlântica of Brazil

Marcus A. Nadruz Coelho; André Mantovani; Monica M. Carlsen

doi:10.3417/2018265

Marcus A. Nadruz Coelho Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
André Mantovani Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
Monica M. Carlsen Missouri Botanical Garden

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3417/2018265

Keywords: Anthurium, Brazil, palmatisect leaves, Rio de Janeiro, section Dactylophyllium

Abstract

A new species of Anthurium Schott sect. Dactylophyllium (Schott) Engl., emend. Croat & Carlsen, A. petiolicarinatum Nadruz, Mantovani & Carlsen, from the Mata Atlântica region of southeastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. A distribution map, an updated key to closely related species in the section, and a discussion of conservation threats in the area are provided.

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