A new species of Philodendron (Araceae) from an enclave of Atlantic rainforest in Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:Calazans, L. S. B.
Keywords:aroids, conservation, Jequitinhonha, taxonomy
Abstract:

During a field expedition in the Reserva Biológica da Mata Escura, an enclave of Atlantic Rainforest in Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil, a remarkable new species of Philodendron was found. Here the new species is described, illustrated and compared to morphologically close species.
 
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Taxonomic name: 
Philodendron theofiloanum (Araceae)
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