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Cryptanthus apiculatantherus D.M.C. Ferreira, E.M. Almeida & Louzada

Publ: Phytotaxa 523(1): 100-102 fig. 1-3 (2021)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Itacaré, Serra dos Vinháticos, 124 m elev., 14°18’45.1”S, 39°14’45.7”W, 24 January 2019, E. M. Almeida 2757 (holotype: UFP)

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: Terrestral in closed hygrophilous Atlantic Forest with trees of about 5 m tall and some areas with partial exposure to sun, ca 125 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet refers to the apiculate apices of the anthers.

Phenology: The specimens in cultivation were blooming in January and March and fruits were found in January in specimens in nature.

Cryptanthus apiculatantherus