Chromolocuma brevipedicellata (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae), a new tree species from central Amazonia, Brazil
Abstract
A new species from central Amazonia, Chromolucuma brevipedicellata (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae) is described and illustrated. It occurs in terra firme (non-flooded) forests near Manaus, Brazil. We compare C. brevipedicellata to similar species in terms of diagnostic morphology, as well as near-infrared spectral differences of the leaves, and provide, an identification key for its distinction. Although the new species is common in the permanent plots of the Área de Relevante Interesse Ecológico Projeto Dinâmica Biológica de Fragmentos Florestais, it has a narrow distribution and is assessed as being endangered following criteria of the IUCN Red List.
Caroline C. Vasconcelos
My research interests include taxonomy and systematics (especially neotropical Sapotaceae), spectroscopy as a integrative tools, Amazonian flora, species distribution modeling, floristic studies, and tropical forest ecology.