Capsicum carassense (Solanaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

By

Barboza, Gloria Estela.
Bianchetti, Luciano de Bem, 1954-
Stehmann, João Renato

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2020

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

140

Pages

125--138

Subjects

Brazil , Capsicum , Minas Gerais , new species , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.140.47071

 

Abstract

Capsicum carassense Barboza & Bianchetti sp. nov., a species from mid-elevation of the Atlantic Forest (Minas Gerais, Brazil) is described and illustrated. This endemic new species is distinguished from the most similar C. mirabile Mart. by its moderate to dense general pubescence, narrowly elliptic leaves and larger calyx appendages and corollas. A key for the native Brazilian species of Capsicum growing in the state of Minas Gerais is also provided.