A NEW SPECIES OF FREZIERA (PENTAPHYLACACEAE) FROM ECUADOR, WITH LARGE LEAVES AND FLOWERS

Authors

  • D. Santamaría-Aguilar Missouri Botanical Garden
  • D. A. Neill Universidad Estatal Amazónica
  • L. P. Lagomarsino Missouri Botanical Garden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428616000147

Keywords:

Cloud forest, Ericales, Freziera , Pentaphylacaceae, Reserva Río Guajalito, Theaceae

Abstract

Freziera grandiflora (Pentaphylacaceae), a new species from western Ecuador with relatively large leaves, flowers and fruits, is described and illustrated. Its distribution, phenology, habitat and relationship to allied species are discussed. Its conservation status is tentatively considered Vulnerable.

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Published

2016-08-08

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Original Research Articles

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