Mandevilla pristina J. F. Morales, Darwiniana

Mandevilla pristina J.F. Morales, Darwiniana 45:77, f. 1. 2007. TYPE: PERÚ. AMAZONAS: Leimebamba, 9 Dec 1962 (fl), F. Woytkowski 7734 (HOLOTYPE: MO; ISOTYPE: MEXU barcode #01036819). Distribution. — Ecuador and Perú, at 2100–2800 m. Discussion.— Mandevilla pristina is morphologically similar to M. assimilis (K Schum.) J.F. Morales, but differs by its leaf blades with domatia along the midrib abaxially (vs. domatia lacking) and floral bracts 10–120 mm long (vs. less than 6 mm). It was previously considered to be endemic to Perú (Morales 2007c). Specimens examined: ECUADOR. Loja: Macará-Loja, S de Catamayo, 13 Feb 1987 (fl), Bohlin et al. 1328 (QCA); El Cisne-Zaruma, 18 Feb 1988 (fl), JØrgensen et al. 65025 (AAU, QCA, QCNE).