Two new species for Gochnatia Kunth (Asteraceae, Gochnatieae) and an extension of the tribal range into Ecuador

Abstract

Two new species are added to the narrowly delimited genus Gochnatia. Of these, G. lojaensissp. nov. represents a northern extension of the genus and tribe into Ecuador and G. recticulifoliasp. nov. occurs in northern Peru. In addition to descriptions for the two new species, a key is provided for all known species in the genus Gochnatia and a pubescence character is noted that clearly separates Gochnatia from Moquiniastrum.