Columnea Pygmaea (Gesneriaceae), a New Species from Northwestern Ecuador

Authors

John L. Clark, University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
James F. Smith, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-5-2011

Abstract

Recent expeditions to the northwestern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes and revisionary work of Columnea (Gesneriaceae) have resulted in the discovery of a new plant species. The new species, Columnea pygmaea, is distinguished from other congeners by small flowers (< 1 cm), erect shoots, and an obligate epiphytic habit. A discussion that includes a dichotomous key and digital images is presented to provide a better understanding of and to differentiate Columnea pygmaea from C. parviflora, C. herthae, C. minutiflora, and C. lehmannii.

Publication Information

Clark, John L. and Smith, James F.. (2011). "Columnea Pygmaea (Gesneriaceae), a New Species from Northwestern Ecuador". Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 5(1), 87-95.