Two new species of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae) and the rediscovery of M. quinquefolia in the Caatinga (semiarid) vegetation in Brazil
21 July 2017
Lopes Martins, Márcio Lacerda; Carvalho, Paulo Cezar; Ledo, Carlos Alberto; Amorim, AndreWe describe and illustrate two species of Manihot occurring in areas of Caatinga (semiarid) vegetation in Brazil and redescribe and lectotipify M. quinquefolia Pohl, which was only know from a single collection made by J.E.B. Pohl in 1827. Manihot elongata P.Carvalho & M.Martins is widely distributed while in the caatinga Manihot alterniflora P.Carvalho & M.Martins is considered Endangered because of its small populations and restricted area of occurrence. For the first time we document M. quinquefolia as the only species caatinga Manihot with compound leaves. An identification key is provided for the 13 species of Manihot in the Caatinga.
Doi
10.1111/njb.01615