The new species Chrysophyllum pubipetalum from the Brazilian Atlantic forest of Espírito Santo state is described and illustrated. This new species is characterized by the presence of trichomes on both surfaces of the corolla (a character unique in the genus), channeled petioles, a relatively short pedicel length, and various characters of the fruits and seeds. A distribution map and a table distinguishing the new species from morphologically similar species are also included. As based on IUCN criteria, the species is considered critically endangered.
This study presents a checklist of lycophytes and ferns from secondary semideciduous forests in São João de Petrópolis, Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, Brazil. We recorded 37 species (four lycophytes and 33 ferns) belonging to nine families and 17 genera. Selaginella is the only genus representing lycophytes whereas Adiantum, Anemia and Asplenium are the main representative genera for ferns. Most species are lithophytes (48.6%) or terrestrial (21.6%). Epiphytes are scarce (8.2%), and we did not record any arborescent, hemiepiphyte or scandent species. Climate seasonality, reduced size of forest fragments, and disturbance history may explain the low richness in the site. We recorded the occurrence of a regionally threatened fern species, namely, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, and revealed the first record of Asplenium otites in Espírito Santo. This demonstrates the biological relevance of semideciduous forest remnants in Espírito Santo and reinforces arguments for their effective protection. Key words: Atlantic Forest, floristics, pteridophytes, secondary forest. ResumoEste estudo apresenta uma lista de licófitas e samambaias de florestas semidecíduas secundárias em São João de Petrópolis, Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo, Brasil. Registramos 37 espécies (quatro licófitas e 33 samambaias) pertencentes a nove famílias e 17 gêneros. Selaginella é o único gênero representando as licófitas, enquanto Adiantum, Anemia e Asplenium são os principais gêneros representativos de samambaias. A maioria das espécies são litófitas (48,6%) ou terrestres (21,6%). Epífitas são escassas (8,2%) e não registramos nenhuma espécie arborescente, hemiepífita ou escandente. A sazonalidade climática, o tamanho reduzido dos fragmentos florestais e o histórico de perturbações podem explicar a baixa riqueza no local. Registramos a ocorrência de uma espécie de samambaia ameaçada regionalmente, a saber, Asplenium austrobrasiliense, e revelamos o primeiro registro de Asplenium otites no Espírito Santo. Isso demonstra a relevância biológica de remanescentes de floresta semidecídua no Espírito Santo e reforça os argumentos para a sua proteção efetiva. Palavras-chave: Mata Atlântica, florística, pteridófitas, floresta secundária.
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