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Type: Correspondence
Published: 2016-04-11
Page range: 297–300
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Sedum pyriseminum (Crassulaceae), a morphologically remarkable new annual species from the state of Durango, Mexico

Instituto de Ecología, A. C., Centro Regional del Bajío, Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas 253, Col. Centro, Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, México. C.P. 61600.
Mexiquillo Sedum forreri Sedum vinicolor vulnerable species Eudicots Mexico

Abstract

Mexico is a proven centre of diversity and endemism for Sedum L. (Crassulaceae) and species new to science are continually being discovered. Sedum pyriseminum E. Pérez-Calix is described and illustrated based on specimens originating from the Mexiquillo region, Durango, Mexico. Sedum pyriseminum E. Pérez-Calix is a small annual plant, 2 cm or less in height. Although other Sedum species with this habit are known, S. pyriseminum does not closely resemble any of them. It is most similar to S. vinicolor S. Watson (= S. forreri E. L. Greene), with which it could be confused as a consequence of their similar size and sympatric distribution. The conservation status of Sedum pyriseminum is assessed as Vulnerable (VU).