Amidst the remnants of the Atlantic Forest, a new species and a new record of Dalechampia (Euphorbiaceae) were found in Pernambuco, Brazil

Dalechampia microcalyx is described as new to science and Dalechampia viridissima is recorded for the first time for the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Both species occur in remnants of the Atlantic Forest in the state, found in the municipalities of Vicência and São Lourenço da Mata, respectively. Bo...

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Published inNordic journal of botany Vol. 2025; no. 9
Main Authors Clebson Ribeiro Mendes, Jone, Alves Pereira‐Silva, Rafaela, Ferreira da Silva Oliveira, Tiago, de Melo, André Laurênio, Maria Athiê‐Souza, Sarah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.09.2025
Subjects
Brazilian flora
Northeast region
taxonomic novelty
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ISSN0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI10.1002/njb.04821

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Summary:Dalechampia microcalyx is described as new to science and Dalechampia viridissima is recorded for the first time for the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Both species occur in remnants of the Atlantic Forest in the state, found in the municipalities of Vicência and São Lourenço da Mata, respectively. Both are compared morphologically, by means of tables, with their related species. In addition, illustrations, photographs, distribution maps, information on conservation status using IUCN criteria [this for the new species] and an updated identification key of Dalechampia for the State of Pernambuco are provided.
ISSN:0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI:10.1002/njb.04821