New species, new records, and neotypification of some Mesoamerican Ericaceae

@article{Luteyn2008NewSN,
  title={New species, new records, and neotypification of some Mesoamerican Ericaceae},
  author={James L. Luteyn},
  journal={Brittonia},
  year={2008},
  volume={48},
  pages={241-249}
}
  • J. Luteyn
  • Published 1 April 1996
  • Biology
  • Brittonia
Cavendishia davidsei Luteyn,Cavendishia gomezii Luteyn, andCavendishia limonensis Luteyn are described as new and their relationships are discussed;C. davidsei andC. limonensis are illustrated.Cavendishia chiriquiensis var.chiriquiensis and var.bullata, Sphyrospermum ellipticum, Themistoclesia horquetensis, and the genusAnthopterus (A. revolutus) are newly reported from Costa Rica;Orthaea brachysiphon is newly reported from Mexico. Belize, and Honduras;Pernettya prostrata is reported here from… 
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