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Cryptanthus walkerianus Leme & L.Kollmann

Publ: Phytotaxa 177(2): 83-86 (2014)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Camamu, at the border with Igrapiuna, Pinaré, old Fazenda Bonsucesso, Reserva Florestal Novo Milênio, owner Ian Walker, 141 m elevation, 13º 54’ 33” S 39º 10’ 11” W, 06 June 2013, E.Leme 8749, L.Kollmann & P.Lima. (holotype RB, isotype HB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL. Bahia

Habitat: terrestrial species on the shaded forest floor in small, elevated areas of wet Atlantic Forest, the isolated individuals were scattered or formed small groups, ca. 140 m. Elev.

Etymology: This new species honors Ian Walker, an English geneticist, conservation activist and the owner of the Reserva Florestal Novo Milênio, where C. walkerianus was found. Mr. Walker lives in his private reserve developing sustainable agricultural methods and conserving the local Atlantic Forest. Additional specimen examined (paratype):––BRAZIL. Bahia: Camamu, on border with Igrapiuna, Pinaré, old Fazenda Bonsucesso, Reserva Florestal Novo Milênio, owner Ian Walker, 141 m elevation, 13º 54’ 33” S 39º 10’ 11” W, 06 June 2013, L.Kollmann 12762, E.Leme & P.Lima. (MBML!).

Cryptanthus walkerianus