POLYGALA PETRICOLA (POLYGALACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM BRAZIL

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https://doi.org/10.24823/EJB.2021.356

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Brazilian flora, endemic, new species, sect. Timutua, ser. Ericoideae, subgen. Polygala, taxonomy

Abstract

Polygala petricola, a new species from Brazil, is described. It belongs to the subgenus Polygala, sect. Timutua, ser. Eriocoideae. The diagnostic characters distinguishing it from its closest relatives are described and discussed. Its conservation status is assessed, and a distribution map and illustrations are provided.

A general image of a species illustrated in the paper

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2021-04-14

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Original Research Articles