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17 May 2017 Two New Species of the Carnivorous Genus Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado
André Vito Scatigna, Nílber Gonçalves da Silva, Ruy José Válka Alves, Vinicius Castro Souza, André Olmos Simões
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Abstract

The genus Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) was published less than 20 yr ago, based on three species, and its circumscription has been broadened more recently with the description of two additional species. Here we report the discovery of two new species from the Brazilian Cerrado, bringing the number of currently known species of Philcoxia to seven. We describe and illustrate the new species and provide notes on their taxonomy, morphology, habitat, geographic distribution, phenology, and conservation status, along with a key to all species of the genus. Philcoxia maranhensis is characterized by the non-peltate, cordiform leaves and glandular-pubescent bracts, and is endemic to the Chapada das Mesas, southwestern Maranhão; Philcoxia courensis is characterized by a more developed underground system and is endemic to the Chapada dos Veadeiros, northern Goiás. Both species are assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).

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André Vito Scatigna, Nílber Gonçalves da Silva, Ruy José Válka Alves, Vinicius Castro Souza, and André Olmos Simões "Two New Species of the Carnivorous Genus Philcoxia (Plantaginaceae) from the Brazilian Cerrado," Systematic Botany 42(2), 351-357, (17 May 2017). https://doi.org/10.1600/036364417X695574
Published: 17 May 2017
KEYWORDS
Central Plateau
Chapada das Mesas
Chapada dos Veadeiros
Gratioleae
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