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Calceolaria flavida (Calceolariaceae) a new endemic species to central Chile

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A new species of Calceolaria sect. Cheiloncos endemic to central Chile is described. A comparison with the morphologically similar species Calceolaria asperula and Calceolaria petioalaris is made, and a key as well as detailed images to differentiate them is provided. The species is only known from the Natural Sanctuary Cerro El Roble, which is part of the coastal mountain range of central Chile and can be considered as Critically Endangered (CR) under the IUCN categories and criteria.

Source: PhytoKeys

DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.185.71755

Authors: Nicolás Lavandero, Ludovica Santilli, Maria Fernanda Pérez

Institutions: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity, University of Chile, Museo Nacional de Historia Natural

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $754

Funder: Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo