Cyphocarpus perennis (Asterales, Campanulaceae, Cyphocarpoideae), a new species endemic to the Andes of the Atacama Desert, Chile

By

Santilli, Ludovica
Cruz, Natali
de Schrevel, Claire
Dandois, Philippe
Lavandero, Nicolás
Perez, Fernanda

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025-6-27

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

259

Pages

111--129

Subjects

Andes , Biodiversity , Cyphocarpoideae , Phylogeny , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.259.155414

 

Abstract

A new species, Cyphocarpus perennissp. nov., endemic to the Andes of the Atacama Desert of Chile is here described. Based on new nrDNA ITS sequence data, phylogenetic analyses place this novel species as sister to the remaining species of the genus. Cyphocarpus perennis presents unique characters within the genus, such as a perennial habit and a compact leafy rosette. A detailed description, distribution map, insights about its habitat, conservation status, photographs and an updated key to Cyphocarpus are provided. As for most species found in the Atacama Region, mining activities and climate change represent a major threat for its conservation.