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

By

Campos-Rocha, Antonio
Meerow, Alan William
Menezes Lopes, Edimar Faria
Semir, João
Mayer, Juliana Lischka Sampaio
Dutilh, Julie Henriette Antoinette

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2017

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

85

Pages

45-58

Subjects

Anatomía , Anatomy , Asparagales , endemism , endemismo , Hippeastreae , São Paulo

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.85.13369

 

Abstract

Eithea lagopaivae Campos-Rocha & Dutilh, sp. nov. is described as the second species of the formerly monotypic genus Eithea. 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, E. lagopaivae is considered a Critically Endangered (CR) species.