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Issue: Vol. 676 No. 3: 11 Dec. 2024
Type: Article
Published: 2024-12-11
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.676.3.2
Page range: 256-262
Abstract views: 96
PDF downloaded: 12

Microlicia roseopetala (Melastomataceae: Lavoisiereae), a new species from the campo rupestre of Parque Estadual das Sete Passagens, Bahia, Brazil

California Academy of Sciences, Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability, Department of Botany, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94118-4503, USA
California Academy of Sciences, Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability, Department of Botany, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California 94118-4503, USA
Chapada Diamantina Endemism Endangered species Miguel Calmon PESP Eudicots

Abstract

A new species of Microlicia is described from the Parque Estadual das Sete Passagens, Bahia, Brazil. Microlicia roseopetala appears to be related to M. leucopetala, but differs by having smaller flowers with shorter hypanthia (1.8–2.6 mm long), shorter calyx lobes (2.0–2.7 mm long) that are oblong to triangular, shorter magenta petals (4.6–6.6 mm long), and isomorphic stamens. Photos of living specimens, a diagnostic illustration, a distribution map, and notes on the taxonomy and conservation of M. roseopetala are provided.

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