Dorobaea linearifolia (Asteraceae, Senecioneae), a distinctive new species of the subtropical montane forests of central Peru

By

Montesinos Tubée, Daniel
Pruski, John F

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025-10-30

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

265

Pages

147--159

Subjects

Andes , Compositae , endemic species , Huánuco , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.265.162769

 

Abstract

<br> Dorobaea linearifolia<br> Montesinos &amp; Pruski (Asteraceae, Senecioneae) is described as a new species from the humid subtropical montane forests of central Peru, specifically from the eastern slopes of the Andes in the Huánuco Region. The species is distinguished by its narrowly linear to very narrowly oblanceolate leaves, solitary terminal capitula, and glabrous habit. Its morphological affinities are briefly discussed in comparison with allied taxa in<br> Dorobaea<br> and related genera, images and a table of main character differences are also added. A preliminary conservation assessment, following IUCN Red List criteria, suggests the species should be considered Endangered (EN) B1ab(iii) due to its restricted distribution and ongoing habitat degradation.<br>