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Wittmackia conduruensis Leme & E.H.Souza

Publ: Phytotaxa 583(3): 243-246 fig. 1&2 (2023)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Uruçuca, Serra Grande, P. E. do Conduru, próx. BA 001, 133 m elevation, 14º 21’ 04.8” S, 39º 01’ 19.8” W, 3 December 2020, E. Leme 9871 & E.H. Souza, flowered in cult. November 2021 (holotype RB!, isotype HURB!).

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Distribution: BRAZIL: Bahia

Habitat: epiphyte in Atlantic Forest in low-altitude areas, 100-200 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of this species is a direct reference to the State Park of the Serra do Conduru, a protected area where Wittmackia conduruensis was discovered.

Phenology: This new species was observed flowering in August–September.

Wittmackia conduruensis