<p><strong><em>Stigmatodon attenuatoides</em></strong><strong> (Tillandsioideae, Bromeliaceae): a new mat-forming species on inselbergs of southeastern Brazil</strong></p>

Abstract

During the taxonomic revision of the genus Stigmatodon, we found an unknown epilithic mat-forming species, morphologically close to S. belloi, on vertical granitic surfaces on inselbergs in southern Espírito Santo state, Brazil. We described and illustrated the new species, including a comparative analysis of characters that distinguish it from similar species. We also provide data on habitat, ecology, geographical distribution and evaluation about its threat of extinction according to the criteria of the IUCN.

Vascular plants on inselberg landscapes in Espírito Santo state: bases for the creation of a protected area in southeastern Brazil

“…A new species of Araceae (Anthurium genus) recorded during fieldwork (voucher: J. M. C. Covre 93), is in description phase. On the other hand, Alcantarea patriae Versieux & Wand (Versieux & Wanderley, 2007), Anthurium martinellii Nadruz & Theófilo (Coelho & Valadares, 2019), Coleocephalocereus uebelmanniorum (Braun & Esteves) Braun, Esteves & Hofacker, Pitcairnia azouryi Martinelli & Forzza (Martinelli & Forzza, 2006), and Stigmatodon attenuatoides (Couto, Manhães & Costa, 2020) were described from collections obtained in the PAC. Of these species, Alcantarea patriae, Anthurium martinellii, Coleocephalocereus uebelmanniorum and Stigmatodon attenuatoides are endemic to the inselbergs of Jerônimo Monteiro and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim.…”