Stromanthe idroboi sp. nov. (Marantaceae) from the montane forests of Colombia and Venezuela

Abstract

Stromanthe idroboi Yoshida‐Arns, Mayo & J. M. A. Braga, a new species from the montane forests of Colombia and Venezuela, is described and illustrated. Its morphological relationship with S. jacquinii (Roemer & Schultes) Kennedy & Nicolson is discussed. The description, distribution and a detailed illustration of the new species are provided.