Columnea Pygmaea (Gesneriaceae), a New Species from Northwestern Ecuador

John L. Clark; James F. Smith

Columnea Pygmaea (Gesneriaceae), a New Species from Northwestern Ecuador

John L. Clark, James F. Smith

Biological Sciences

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

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Abstract

Recent expeditions to the northwestern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes and revisionary work of Columnea (Gesneriaceae) have resulted in the discovery of a new plant species. The new species, Columnea pygmaea , is distinguished from other congeners by small flowers (< 1 cm), erect shoots, and an obligate epiphytic habit. A discussion that includes a dichotomous key and digital images is presented to provide a better understanding of and to differentiate Columnea pygmaea from C. parviflora , C. herthae , C. minutiflora , and C. lehmannii .

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
State	Published - 5 Aug 2011

Keywords

Columnea
Flora of Ecuador
Gesneriaceae
Taxonomy

EGS Disciplines

Biology

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Columnea Pygmaea (Gesneriaceae), a New Species from Northwestern Ecuador

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