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Quesnelia koltesii Amorim & Leme

Publ: Brittonia 61(1): 14–21 (2009)

Type: Brazil. Bahia: Mun. Camacan, RPPN Serra Bonita, 9.7 km W de Camacan, na estrada para Jacareci, 6 km na estrada para a RPPN e torre da Embratel, 15̊23 Œ30″S, 39̊ 33 Œ55″W, 835 m, 29 Oct 2005, A. M. Amorim, J. L. Paixão, L. C. J. Gomes & W. Nascimento 5443 (holotype: CEPEC; isotypes: HB, MBM, NY, RB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL; Bahia,

Habitat: only found in wet forest, growing in shady localities of primary or advanced secondary forest remnants,, 800–1000 m. Elev.

Etymology: Quesnelia koltesii is named after Stephen F. Koltes for his generosity and dedication to preserve Serra Bonita Reserve, one of the few remains of the Atlantic Rain Forest of Bahia, Brazil.

Phenology: Flowering individuals were observed in September, October, and February

Quesnelia koltesii