[Botany • 2021] Rediscovery and Expansion of the Distribution of Phyllanthus itatiaiensis Brade (Phyllanthaceae) in southeastern Brazil

 Phyllanthus itatiaiensis Brade, 

in Mendes, Athiê-Souza, Ribeiro, Gomes, Carrijo et Sales, 2021.  

 DOI: 10.15560/17.2.695 

Researchgate.net/publication/351054563

Abstract

We report here the rediscovery of Phyllanthus itatiaiensis Brade (Phyllanthaceae) after 50 years, as well as its occurrence in Minas Gerais State in southeastern Brazil. We provide a taxonomic diagnosis, in situ photographs, a distribution map, and a reassessment of its conservation status, which will contribute to our knowledge of this rare and endemic species as well as our ability to protect it.

Keywords: Atlantic domain, Biodiversity hotspot, Endemism, Phyllanthus subsect. Clausseniani, Southeastern Brazil, Taxonomy

 Phyllanthus itatiaiensis.
A, B. Habitat, with emphasis on the Pedra do Altar rock formation. C, D. Habitat. E. Staminate flower. F. Pistillate flower and fruits.

Photographs: Caio Baez (A, B); J. Külkamp (C-F).

 Jone Clebson Ribeiro Mendes, Sarah Maria Athiê-Souza, Rayane de Tasso Moreira Ribeiro, Caio Baez Gomes, Tatiana Tavares Carrijo and Margareth Ferreira de Sales. 2021. Rediscovery and Expansion of the Distribution of Phyllanthus itatiaiensis Brade (Phyllanthaceae) in southeastern Brazil. Check List. 17(2): 695-700. DOI: 10.15560/17.2.695

 Researchgate.net/publication/351054563_Rediscovery_of_Phyllanthus_itatiaiensis_Brazil