Novelties in Selaginella (Selaginellaceae - Lycopodiophyta), with emphasis on Brazilian species.

ABSTRACT: In this paper, I describe five new species of Selaginella from Brazil (Selaginella nanuzae, Selaginella neospringiana, Selaginella pellucidopunctata, Selaginella stomatoloma, and Selaginella trygonoides), compare them to morphologically similar species, and provide a preliminary conservation status assessment for each. The new species are illustrated with scanning electron photomicrographs of stem sections, leaves, and spores, when available. Also discussed in this paper are ten species, mainly from Brazil and with new distribution records, and the forthcoming resurrection of three species also occurring in Brazil. Three further non-native and presumed naturalized species are recognized in Brazil, and publication of one additional taxon is planned. Eighty-six Selaginella species are now kn

SUBMITTER: Valdespino IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4698516 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature