ABSTRACT
A new species of Monstera, M. barrieri Croat, Moonen & Poncy, is described from French Guiana. The species is characterized by its deeply pinnately lobed, black-drying blades and the wine-red to orange spadix axis.
Key-words:
French Guiana; Monstera; new species
RESUMO
O presente trabalho apresenta uma nova espécie de Monstera nativa da Guiana Francesa, M. barrieri Croat, Moonen & Poncy. A espécie é caracterizada por apresentar lâmina profundamente lobada, tornando-se negra quando seca e eixo da espádice vermelho-vináceo a alaranjado.
Palavras-chave:
Guiana Francesa; Monstera; espécie nova
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors wish to thank Roy Gereau, Missouri Botanical Garden, for the Latin diagnosis and Emily Yates, Missouri Botanical Garden, for editing of the manuscript and preparation of the images and legend.
Publication Dates
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Publication in this collection
Sep-Dec 2005
History
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Received
Aug 2004 -
Accepted
Dec 2004
