A New Species of Phyllocladiferous Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae) from the Atlantic Rain Forest
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Abstract— A new species of Phyllanthus with phylloclades endemic to the State of Bahia is described here. Phyllanthus dracaenoides can be recognized for its peculiar habit that resembles a species of Dracaena, a very unusual height of up to 7 m, the plagiotropic phylloclades spirally arranged, and its vermiform cincinni. Notes on its habitat, taxonomic affinity, conservation status, geographic distribution, illustrations, and photographs are provided.
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2006 ◽
Vol 46
(23)
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pp. 251-259
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