Meriania franciscana (Melastomataceae), a new species of the Andes of Ecuador

Abstract:

Meriania franciscana C. Ulloa & Homeier (Melastomataceae) from the southeastern province of Zamora-Chinchipe, Ecuador, is described and illustrated. It is distinguished by the markedly dimorphic stamens, the connective of the antipetalous anthers prominently thickened and with two appendages, one subulate and the other oblongoid, the inflorescence with numerous flowers of c. 15 mm. It is only known form the Andean forests at the San Francisco Biological Reserve.

Año de publicación:

2008

Keywords:

• ECUADOR
• Andean
• Meriania
• Melastomataceae
• Status UICN
• Zamora-Chinchipe

Fuente:

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