A new species of Parathesis (A. DC.) Hooker f., P. calimensis Ricketson & Pipoly (Myrsinaceae), from the Department of Valle del Cauca, Colombia, is described and illustrated. Parathesis calimensis has terminal or terminal and lateral inflorescences, dorsifixed anthers, and a fine, closely appressed tomentum on the branchlets and abaxial leaf surfaces, which places it in Parathesis subg. Parathesis sect. Cubanae Ricketson & Pipoly. It is most similar to P. pseudocrassiramea Ricketson & Pipoly from Costa Rica but is easily recognized by its terete branchlets, large leaves, and fruits.
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Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature
Vol. 18 • No. 2
May 2008
Vol. 18 • No. 2
May 2008
Colombia
IUCN Red List
Myrsinaceae
Parathesis
Parathesis subg. Parathesis sect. Cubanae
Valle del Cauca