Monstera cedenoi (Araceae: Monsteroideae), a new glaucous species with pinkish spathes endemic to Costa Rica (Central America)
Monstera cedenoi, endemic to eastern Costa Rica, is described and illustrated. Based on its pinkish spathes, the taxonomic novelty belongs to the Monstera oreophila complex, which also includes M. gentryi, M. mittermeieri, and M. oreophila. Detailed comparisons between the new proposed taxon and its morphological relatives are included.
Authors
- Orlando O. Ortíz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7805-0046)
- Thomas B. Croat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6810-0567)
- Jason M. Hughes
Institutions
- Universidad de Panamá (PA)
- Missouri Botanical Garden (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Webbia
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-16331
- Primary Topic
- Plant and animal studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad de Costa Rica