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A new combination in Lapanthus (Bromeliaceae)
Rafael Batista Louzada1, Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley
1Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil ; Instituto de Botânica, Secretaria do Meio Ambiente, 01061-970, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Phytokeys
|December 13, 2012
Summary
A new combination, Lapanthus vidaliorum, is proposed for Orthophytum vidaliorum. This study also provides taxonomic, distribution, and conservation insights for the species.
Area of Science:
- Botany
- Plant Taxonomy
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Orthophytum vidaliorum was previously described.
- The need for taxonomic clarification and updated information exists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new taxonomic combination for Orthophytum vidaliorum.
- To provide updated information on the taxonomy, geographic distribution, and conservation status of the species.
Main Methods:
- Taxonomic revision based on morphological and literature data.
- Geographic distribution mapping.
- Conservation status assessment.
Main Results:
- A new combination, Lapanthus vidaliorum, is proposed.
- Details on the species' geographic range are presented.
- Conservation concerns and recommendations are outlined.
Conclusions:
- The proposed combination Lapanthus vidaliorum clarifies the species' taxonomic placement.
- Updated data supports informed conservation strategies for Lapanthus vidaliorum.
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