A new species of Sorocea A. Saint-Hilaire, S. carautana M. D. M. Vianna, Carrijo & Romaniuc (Moraceae s. str.), was discovered in the hills of southern Rio de Janeiro in the vicinity of Paraty. The new species resembles S. hilarii Gaudichaud by the similar shape of the leaves, but is clearly distinguished by its longer pistillate pedicel. This new species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest and is threatened due to its restricted geographic area of occurrence.
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Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature
Vol. 19 • No. 4
December 2009
Vol. 19 • No. 4
December 2009
Brazil
IUCN Red List
MORACEAE
Rio de Janeiro
Sorocea