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Evolvulus flavus sp. nov. (Convolvulaceae) from the Brazilian Caatinga
Author(s) -
Bandeira Ágda Nara Tavares,
Buril Maria Teresa,
Costa Francisco Carlos Pinheiro,
Melo José Iranildo Miranda
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nordic journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1756-1051
pISSN - 0107-055X
DOI - 10.1111/njb.01268
Subject(s) - convolvulaceae , biology , botany , iucn red list , endangered species , botanical garden , ovary , ecology , habitat , endocrinology
Evolvulus flavus is a new species of Convolvulaceae found in the semiarid region of Paraíba State, Brazil. It is characterized by flowers with a yellow corolla and 4‐locular ovary. Illustrations and taxonomic notes are presented. Only four individuals of this new species have been located, resulting in its classification as ‘Endangered’ (EN) in accordance with the IUCN criteria.