Arrojadoa bahiensis subsp. minutiflora (Cactaceae, Cactoideae), a new subspecies from the Brazilian flora
Arrojadoa bahiensis subsp. minutiflora is described on the basis of living collections and herbarium specimens. The new subspecies is considered endemic to the Brazilian Caatinga (Municipality of Piatã, Diamantina Plateau, Bahia State). Comments on its morphology in comparison with the similar taxa, as well as geographical distribution, phenology, habitat, conservation status, and original photographs are provided.
Authors
- Fabricio de Oliveira Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1069-0214)
- Diego Rafael Gonzaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2030-6413)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará (BR)
- Fundação de Apoio a Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Phytotaxa
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.684.1.8
- Primary Topic
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00