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Issue: Vol. 708 No. 2: 4 Jul. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-07-04
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.708.2.3
Page range: 145-166
Abstract views: 326
PDF downloaded: 21

Taxonomic Revision of the Paepalanthus canastrensis Complex (Eriocaulaceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species from Serra da Canastra

Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Biologist, retired researcher
Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, Rua do Matão 277, 05508-090, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
campos rupestres Cerrado domain Serra da Canastra National Park Monocots

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the Paepalanthus canastrensis complex, including the designation of a lectotype and the description of four new endemic species within Paepalanthus subg. Platycaulon sect. Divisi from the Serra da Canastra region: P. aulociliatus, P. cupreus, P. myriothrixus, and P. versatilis. For each species, we provide detailed morphological descriptions, diagnostic features, illustrations, distribution maps, and preliminary assessments of their conservation status. An identification key is also included to aid in the recognition of all taxa within the complex.

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How to Cite

Sauthier, L.J., Tissot-Squalli, M.L., Ramos, R. & Sano, P.T. (2025) Taxonomic Revision of the Paepalanthus canastrensis Complex (Eriocaulaceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species from Serra da Canastra. Phytotaxa 708 (2): 145–166. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.708.2.3