, a new critically endangered species in the previously monotypic genus Ravenna (Amaryllidaceae).

PhytoKeys

Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Postal Code 6109, 13083-970, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Published: August 2017

Campos-Rocha & Dutilh, is described as the second species of the formerly monotypic genus . It is characterized by a one flowered inflorescence, completely hollow scape, white or lightly magenta-striated flower that is enclosed by spathe bracts fused for more than the lower fifth of its length. Comments on its range, habitat, phenology, as well as photographs and illustrations are provided. In addition, a distribution map and an identification key for the two species of the genus are presented and anatomical and ecological differences compared. Known by only two small populations exposed to several types of threats and without any guarantee of protection, is considered a Critically Endangered (CR) species.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5624176PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.58.13369DOI Listing

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