Leucheria peteroana (Nassauvieae, Asteraceae), a new species of Leucheria endemic to the Andes of Central Chile, and insights into the systematics of Nassauviae

By

Lavandero, Nicolás
Pérez, Maria Fernanda
Sáez Pinilla, Nicolás

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2024

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

248

Pages

315--337

Subjects

Andes , Asteraceae , Laguna Teno , Leucheria , Maule , Nassauvieae , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.248.133202

 

Abstract

A new species, Leucheria peteroanasp. nov., endemic to a restricted area of the Andes of Central Chile, is here described. Using newly sequenced nDNA and cpDNA data, the phylogenetic affinities of Leucheria and closely related taxa within Nassauvieae are revisited. This new species shows a unique set of characters that clearly distinguish it from other species of Leucheria. Phylogenetic analyses place this perennial species close to annual species found in the pre-Andean environments of Central Chile. A detailed description, distribution map, insights about its habitat, conservation status, and photographs are provided.