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Symplocos neblinae (Symplocaceae), a new record for the Brazilian flora

Abstract

This paper presents the first record of Symplocos neblinae for Brazil. This species was collected in Pico da Neblina (Pico da Neblina National Park) in the state of Amazonas. We provide a description and illustration of the species, notes on distribution, habitat, comparison with the closest morphologically related species, a key to the species of Symplocos series Symplocos in Northern Brazil, and a list of the specimens examined.

Key words:
geographic distribution; Amazonian flora; Pico da Neblina

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