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New and Noteworthy Species of Hechtia (Bromeliaceae) from Guerrero, Mexico

1988; American Society of Plant Taxonomists; Volume: 13; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2307/2419106

1548-2324

Kathleen Burt-Utley, John F. Utley,

Plant Diversity and Evolution

Two new species are described in the genus Hechtia: H. carlsoniae and H. pumila. Hechtia melanocarpa, previously thought to be known only from its type, is represented by several collections. In contrast to the type specimen which is of horticultural origin, collections from the type locality have consistently larger inflorescences with elongate lateral branches. Moreover, sta- minate and pistillate individuals differ significantly in inflorescence form and petal shape. Hechtia Klotzsch is a genus of about 50 species