2018
DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4708
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From the Guiana Highlands to the Brazilian Atlantic Rain Forest: four new species of Selaginella (Selaginellaceae – Lycopodiophyta: S. agioneuma, S. magnafornensis, S. ventricosa, and S. zartmanii)

Abstract: We describe four new species in the genus Selaginella (i.e., S. agioneuma, S. magnafornensis, S. ventricosa, and S. zartmanii) from Brazil, all presently classified in subg. Stachygynandrum. For each of the new taxa we discuss taxonomic affinities and provide information on habitat, distribution, and conservation status. In addition, line drawings and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of stems sections, leaves, and spores (when present) are included. Selaginella agioneuma and S. magnafornensis are from… Show more

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“…Descriptions of the new species follow the pattern and methods utilized by Valdespino (2017) and Valdespino & al. (2014Valdespino & al. ( , 2018, complemented by terminology found in general botanical glossaries (e.g.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Descriptions of the new species follow the pattern and methods utilized by Valdespino (2017) and Valdespino & al. (2014Valdespino & al. ( , 2018, complemented by terminology found in general botanical glossaries (e.g.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Etymology: In honor of Prof. Iván A. Valdespino currently based at PMA for his contributions to the study of Selaginella (e.g., Valdespino, 1993a , 2015 , 2016 , 2017b , 2020 ; Valdespino et al., 2015 , 2018a , b ).…”
Section: Taxonomic Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…10 Q–R), papilary (K–L), or verrucate ( Fig. 10 S and T) ( Valdespino, 2015 , 2016 , 2017b , c , 2020 ; Valdespino et al., 2015 , 2018b ; Zhou et al., 2015 ).
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Section: Taxonomic Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
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