Microlicia crassa and M. maculata spp. nov. (Melastomataceae) from Minas Gerais, Brazil: morphology and leaf anatomy
2015
Romero, Rosana | Silva, Kleber Resende | Simão, Daniela Guimarães
Two new species of Microlicia from campos rupestres of Minas Gerais are described, illustrated and compared with their relatives. Microlicia crassa sp. nov. is similar to M. formosa, and M. maculata sp. nov. is similar to M. isophylla and M. tetrasticha. The trichomes covering both surfaces of the leaves of the two new species and their relative, M. isophylla may be characterized as sessile glands under a stereomicroscope, but anatomical studies revealed the presence of a short stalk. Microlicia crassa and M. maculata are assessed as “Endangered”, according to the IUCN categories and criteria.
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