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Rediscovery of Centroglossa macroceras Barb. Rodr. and Thysanoglossa jordanensis Porto & Brade. (Orchidaceae), two micro-orchids presumably extinct in the State of São Paulo, Brazil

The rediscovery of Centroglossa macroceras and Thysanoglossa jordanensis in São Paulo State is reported. The two species were cited in the list of threatened flora species in São Paulo State in Presumably Extinct category, due to the lack of collections in state during the last 50 years. Both species were rediscovered in municipality of São José dos Campos, district of São Francisco Xavier, in Mantiqueira Range. After this rediscovery, these species must be considered as Critically Endangered, due to their restricted occurrence and low number of observed specimens. Centroglossa macroceras is also lectotipified.

Atlantic Forest; conservation; endangered species; lectotypification


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