A remarkable new yellow-flowered Evolvulus (Convolvulaceae) species from the Brazilian Caatinga

12 July 2016

Bandeira, Ágda Nara; Buril , Maria; da Costa, Francisco Carlos; Miranda de Melo, José

Evolvulus flavus is a new species of Convolvulaceae recorded for the semiarid region of Paraíba State, Brazil. It is characterized by having flowers with a yellow corolla and 4-locular ovary. Illustrations and taxonomic commentaries are presented. Only four individuals of this new species have been located, resulting in its classification as endangered (EN) in accordance with the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Doi
10.1111/njb.01268