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Abstract
The authors describe Hohenbergia amargosensis, a new ornamental species of Bromeliaceae from the Atlantic Forest of the Amargosa city, in Bahia state, Brazil. This new species is morphologically related to H. reconcavensis, but can be distinguished from it by the larger plant size when in bloom, longer inflorescence with laxly arranged branches, and a broader diameter at the base, primary bracts equaling to exceeding the primary branches, primary branches with longer stipe, and lilac petals. Additionally, its conservation status and phenology are discussed, and the illustrations of this new species and its morphologically close relatives are compared.
Keywords: Atlantic Forest, Hohenbergia reconcavensis, Poales, Amargosa, Monocots
Hohenbergia amargosensis E.H.Souza & Leme, sp. nov.
Etymology:—The specific epithet amargosensis refers to the type locality, were the first collecting was carried out in 1996, in the municipality of Amargosa, Bahia. Amargosa is located in the region known as Recôncavo, in the Vale do Jiquiriçá. It is referred as “Cidade Jardim” (Garden City) due to the beauty of its squares and gardens, an attraction for residents and visitors.
Everton Hilo de Souza, Tiago Abreu da Silva, Lidyanne Y. S. Aona, Fernanda V. D. Souza and Elton M. C. Leme. 2022. Hohenbergia amargosensis (Bromeliaceae: Bromelioideae), A New ornamental Species from Bahia, Brazil. Phytotaxa. 567(1); 86-92. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.567.1.8
