Filling a distribution gap: a new record of Pradosia ptychandra (Sapotaceae) from eastern Brazilian Amazonia
Resumo
Based on fertile material collected in January 2019, we report the first record of Pradosia ptychandra (Sapotaceae, Chrysophylloideae) to the flora of Amapá state, eastern Brazilian Amazonia. This new record fills a geographical gap between its previously known occurrences in the Guiana Shield and central Amazonia, improving our knowledge of its distribution pattern. We also provide comments on the taxonomy, preliminary conservation status, and current distribution of the species, in addition to an illustrative plate on its morphology and habitat.
Caroline C. Vasconcelos
Meus interesses de pesquisa incluem taxonomia e sistemática (especialmente Sapotaceae neotropical), espectroscopia como ferramenta integrativa, flora amazônica, modelagem de distribuição de espécies, estudos florísticos, e ecologia de florestas tropicais.