Leucheria cantillanensis (Nassauvieae, Asteraceae), a new species endemic to Central Chile

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Asteraceae · Topics: Plant Diversity and Evolution, Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics

A new species, Leucheria cantillanensis sp. nov., endemic to the coastal mountain range of Central Chile, is described. By using both nDNA and cpDNA, phylogenetic relationships of the new species were investigated. This new species belongs to the acaulescent/subacaulescent clade of Leucheria, which is congruent with the morphology of the species. A detailed description, distribution map, insights about its habitat, conservation status, and illustrations are provided. An updated key for acaulescent/subacaulescent species of Leucheria from Central Chile is also given.

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