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Macroptilium chuquisacense (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae): a new species from the Bolivian Chaco

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Macroptilium comprises approximately 20 species native to the Americas. Eleven of these have been recorded in Bolivia, representing all three currently recognised sections. This article describes an additional species for the country, Macroptilium chuquisacense . This new species is recorded from Chuquisaca and is currently represented by only two collections, which, morphologically, most closely resemble Macroptilium prostratum . It is primarily distinguished by its lanceolate leaflets with a sericeous indumentum, flowers approximately 6.5 mm long with petals described as lilac and sericeous floral bracts that exceed the length of the buds at the apex of the inflorescence. A detailed morphological description, illustrations, taxonomic notes, distributional data and an identification key to the Bolivian species of Macroptilium are provided.

Source: Kew Bulletin

DOI: 10.1007/s12225-025-10348-y

Authors: Carolina Lima Ribeiro, Felipe da Silva Santos, Cristiane Snak, Gwilym Peter Lewis, Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz

Institutions: Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190

Funder: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico