A new species of Allomaieta (Melastomataceae: Cyphostyleae) from Colombia

Abstract

Allomaieta pterocalycina, a new species registered for the department of Antioquia, Colombia is described and illustrated. It differs from other species of the genus by the presence of winged-like conspicuous projections in both the hypanthium and calyptra. This new taxon grows in ombrophilous environments, inside well-preserved forest remnants, between 400 and 700 m asl. Due to its limited distribution, habitat specificity, surrounding forest fragmentation and degree of threat of its occurrence area, the category “Critically Endangered” (CR) is suggested.

Citation

Murillo-Serna, J. S., & David-Higuita, H. A. (2021). A new species of Allomaieta (Melastomataceae: Cyphostyleae) from Colombia. Brittonia, 73(2), 189–194. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-021-09659-8