Steyermark 1981 (Article) Miscellaneous
New Taxa from the Venezuelan Guayana
Author(s):—J.A. Steyermark & Collaborators
Publication:—Brittonia 33(1): 28-36. (1981)
Abstract:—Seven new taxa, mainly from the Guayana Highland of Venezuela, are described. These include four new species (Cottendorfla atrorosea, Navia emergens, Navia ovoidea, and Piteairnia nematophora) and one new variety (Cot- tendorlia brachyphylla var. angustior) of Bromeliaceae, one new species (Swartzia cowanii) of Leguminosae, and one new species (Marlierea pudica) of Myrtaceae.
Published names (5):Cottendorfia atrorosea* * synonyms or not accepted names are marked
Cottendorfia brachyphylla var. angustior *
Navia emergens
Navia ovoidea
Pitcairnia nematophora
Taxonomy:—Pitcairnia platypetala emend. by L B Smith & R W Read (p.33).