Wanderley et al. 2006 (Article) Orthophytum

Notas taxonômicas e uma nova especie do gênero Orthophytum Beer (Bromeliaceae) da Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brasil

Author(s):—M.G.L. Wanderley, M. das Graças Lapa & A.A. Conceição

Publication:—Sitientibus Serie Ciêncas Biologicas 6(1): 03-08. (2006)

Abstract:—Taxonomic notes and a new species of the genus Orthophytum Beer (Bromeliaceae) from Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil) – A new species of Orthophytum from “Parque Municipal Sempre-viva” (Mucugê, Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil) is described and illustrated and its taxonomic relationship with O. humile L.B. Sm. and O. navioides (L.B. Sm.) L.B. Sm. are discussed. In addition, new records and more complete description of O. navioides (L.B. Sm.) L.B. Sm. are provided. A key to scapeless species of Orthophytum occurring in the Chapada Diamantina is also included.

Keywords:—Orthophytum, new species, Bromeliaceae, Chapada Diamantina

Published names (1):

Orthophytum mucugense*
* synonyms or not accepted names are marked