Inconsistencies in the Geographic Distribution of Passiflora Species in Brazil

Contradictions were observed in a recent analysis of the ranges of two new Passiflora species described for Brazil, Passiflora itatiaiensis and P. pardifolia, raising questions concerning that author’s knowledge of the physical geography of Brazil and South America, as well as adherence to Brazilian legislation regulating the collection of plant specimens. Additionally, an examination of the material available in the herbarium collections cited for these species revealed a new record of P. itatiaiensis, expanding its known range.

Keywords:
Brazilian legislation; geography; new record; Passifloraceae; Passiflora itatiaiensis; Passiflora pardifolia; subgenus Decaloba