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Type: Article
Published: 2016-07-27
Page range: 244–250
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A new species of Merremia (Convolvulaceae) from São Paulo State, Brazil

Programa de Pós-graduação em Biodiversidade Vegetal e Meio Ambiente, Instituto de Botânica, Caixa Postal 68041, 04301-902, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Núcleo de Pesquisa Curadoria do Herbário, Instituto de Botânica, Caixa Postal 68041, 04045-972, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Núcleo de Pesquisa Curadoria do Herbário, Instituto de Botânica, Caixa Postal 68041, 04045-972, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Cerrado diversity taxonomy Eudicots

Abstract

Taxonomic studies of the genus Merremia from São Paulo State have resulted in the recognition of a new species endemic of “campo cerrado”: Merremia hoehnei, a prostrate subshrub which is distinguished by the presence of simple and 2–3-rayed stellate trichomes. This new species is described, illustrated and its similarities with related species (Merremia digitata, M. hassleriana, and M. hirsuta) are discussed.