Evolvulus flavus sp. nov. (Convolvulaceae) from the Brazilian Caatinga

Evolvulus flavus is a new species of Convolvulaceae found in the semiarid region of Paraíba State, Brazil. It is characterized by flowers with a yellow corolla and 4‐locular ovary. Illustrations and taxonomic notes are presented. Only four individuals of this new species have been located, resulting...

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Published inNordic journal of botany Vol. 35; no. 1; pp. 20 - 24
Main Authors Bandeira, Ágda Nara Tavares, Buril, Maria Teresa, Costa, Francisco Carlos Pinheiro, Melo, José Iranildo Miranda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.02.2017
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Aspergillus flavus
Convolvulaceae
Evolvulus
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Summary:Evolvulus flavus is a new species of Convolvulaceae found in the semiarid region of Paraíba State, Brazil. It is characterized by flowers with a yellow corolla and 4‐locular ovary. Illustrations and taxonomic notes are presented. Only four individuals of this new species have been located, resulting in its classification as ‘Endangered’ (EN) in accordance with the IUCN criteria.
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ISSN:0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI:10.1111/njb.01268