Machado et al. 2021 (Article) Waltillia

Expanding Waltillia: an addition to a previously monotypic genus of Bromeliaceae from the Espinhaço range, Brazil

Author(s):—T.M. Machado, M.O.D. Pivari & L.M. Versieux

Publication:—Phytotaxa 491(1): 1–11. (2021) — DOI

Abstract:—We describe Waltillia itambana, a new species placed in the previously monotypic genus Waltillia, presenting as main differences from Waltillia hatschbachii features such as a water-impounding rosette, shorter and broader leaves, divergent non-secund flowers and the light-green petals. The species is, as far as known, restricted to Pico do Itambé State Park, in Minas Gerais, growing above 1500 m of elevation in the rupestrian grasslands, of the Diamantina Plateau, Espinhaço Range, Minas Gerais State. We compare W. itambana with other similar species that occur in the rupestrian grasslands and provide illustrations, information on geographic distribution, a map, and ecological and conservation observations on the new species.

Keywords:—endemism, lithophyte, mountain, neotropical, pollen, Vrieseinae

Published names (1):

Waltillia itambana