Rhynchosia mineira (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae), a new and critically endangered species from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Luisa Maria de Paula Alves Bezerra, Wanderleia de Vargas, Elisa Silva Candido, Thiago Cobra e Monteiro, Mohammad Vatanparast, Ana Paula Fortuna Perez

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Abstract

Rhynchosia mineira is described as a new species from the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The taxon is morphologically similar to R. arenicola Hassl. but differs mainly in having ovate stipules, a prostrate habit, a densely pubescent stem and ovate to rhomboid leaflets. A description, illustration, distribution map, conservation status, and key to the species of Rhynchosia in the state of Minas Gerais are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Article number62
JournalKew Bulletin
Volume74
Issue number4
Number of pages6
ISSN0075-5974
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2019

Keywords

  • Cajaninae
  • Phaseoleae
  • taxonomy

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