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Issue: Vol. 728 No. 3: 13 Nov. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-11-13
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.728.3.3
Page range: 277-284
Abstract views: 134
PDF downloaded: 11

Goeppertia siqueirana (Marantaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Departamento de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei, 35701-970, Sete Lagoas, MG, Brazil
Taxonomy claviculate bracteoles Zingiberales Monocots

Abstract

Goeppertia siqueirana, a new species of Marantaceae from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, is described and illustrated. Comments on its habitat, geographic distribution, ecological observations and a morphological comparison with its close relatives, G. applicata and G. widgrenii, are also provided. Goeppertia siqueirana is preliminary considered ‘Vulnerable’ according to the IUCN Red List categories and criteria.

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How to Cite

Saka, M.N. (2025) Goeppertia siqueirana (Marantaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Phytotaxa 728 (3): 277–284. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.728.3.3