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Cryptanthus boanovensis Leme

Publ: J. Brom. Soc. 65(2): 93-98 (figs. 5 H–N, 9–12) (2015)

Type: BRAZIL. Bahia: Boa Nova, ca. 700 m elevation, June 2013, Pedro C. Lima s.n., cult. E. Leme 8769 (holotype RB).

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Distribution: BRAZIL. Bahia

Habitat: grows as a terrestrial, in altitudes about, 700-800 m. Elev.

Etymology: The name of Cryptanthus boanovensis is a reference to the biologically rich county of Boa Nova, Bahia, where it was encountered. Additional specimen examined (paratype):––BRAZIL. Bahia: Boa Nova, property of Gino Barros, 3.3 km E of Boa Nova on road to Dario Meira, 750-800 m elevation, 14° 23.084’ S, 40° 11.261’ W, 18 May 2001, W.W. Thomas & S. Sant’Ana 12502 (RB!, NY, n.v.).

Cryptanthus boanovensis