Abstract

ROLDAN-PALACIOS, Francisco J  and  ALZATE-GUARIN, Fernando. Psittacanthus longerectus (Loranthaceae), a new showy species from ColombiaPsittacanthus longerectus (Loranthaceae), una llamativa especie nueva de Colombia. Actu Biol [online]. 2014, vol.36, n.101, pp.119-122. ISSN 0304-3584.

We describe Psittacanthus longerectus (Loranthaceae), a species so far only known from Antioquia (Colombia) and discuss the taxonomic affinities of the new species with P. acinarius and P. cyclophyllus. Psittacanthus longerectus is characterized by having cordate leaves, erect branches, and terminal inflorescences.

Keywords : Andean flora; Colombian flora; Neotropical mistletoes; Santalales; taxonomy.

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