A new species of Coccoloba P. Browne (Polygonaceae) from the Brazilian Amazon with exceptionally large leaves
Acta amaz
; 49(4): 324-329, out. - dez. 2019.
Article
in En
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| ID: biblio-1118965
Responsible library:
BR6.1
ABSTRACT
We describe and illustrate a new species of Coccoloba (Polygonaceae), named Coccoloba gigantifolia, from the Brazilian Amazon. It resembles Coccoloba mollis Casar, but differs from the latter species by its much larger leaves in the fertile branches. The species has only been recorded in the Madeira River basin, in the states of Amazonas and Rondônia, in the central and southwestern Brazilian Amazon. The description was based on herbarium material, cultivated plants, and individual trees in their natural habitat. We provide illustrations, photographs, and an identification key with morphological characteristics that distinguish the new taxon from the other two related taxa of the Coccoloba sect. Paniculatae, as well as comments on the geographic distribution and conservation status of the species. (AU)
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Botany
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Classification
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Amazonian Ecosystem
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Polygonaceae
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Plant Dispersal
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Acta amaz
Journal subject:
CIENCIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil