A new species of Saracha (Solanaceae) from the Central Andes of Peru

By

Fernandez-Hilario, Robin
Smith, Stacey

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2017

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

85

Pages

31-43

Subjects

Andes , bosques relictos , Peru , relict forests , Saracha , Solanaceae

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.85.12607

 

Abstract

Saracha andina Rob. Fernandez, I. Revilla & E. Pariente, sp. nov. (Solanaceae), a new species endemic to the central Andes of Peru, is described here. The new species differs from other species of Saracha Ruiz & Pav. by the combination of small and coriaceous leaves and clearly tubular flowers. A summary of the taxonomic history of the genus Saracha, an identification key for its species and a phylogenetic analysis of this genus and related genera are provided.