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Orthophytum teofilo-otonense Leme & L.Kollmann

Publ: Rodriguésia 61(1): 47-49. Figs. 8 g-n, 9 c-e (2010)

Type: BRAZIL. MINAS GERAIS: Teófilo Otoni, estr. MG 418, entre Teófilo Otoni e o entroncamento para Ataléia, ca. 370 m elev., 17̊54.45’S, 41̊16.72’W, 4.VII.2009, fl., E. Leme, L. Kollmann & M. Grossi 7919(holotype RB; isotypes HB, MBML).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Minas Gerais

Habitat: On a slightly inclined granitic surface, under direct sunlight, in the Atlantic Forest domain, ca. 370 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of this new species is an explicit reference to the county of Teófilo Otoni where it was discovered, in Minas Gerais State, which is an important center of diversity for the genus.

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense