The <I>Maranta</I> L. Genus (Marantaceae) from state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil

Authors

  • Karla Norye Yoshida-Arns Instituto de Pesquisas Agronômicas, IPA, Recife
  • Simon Mayo Kew Gardens, Surrey - Inglaterra.
  • Marccus Vinícius Alves Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Abstract

Eight species are described from genus Maranta L. (Marantaceae) from State of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil. Maranta anderssoniana and Maranta hatschbachiana (Marantaceae) are described as a new species to science. Illustrations and their relationships between other species of Marantaceae are briefly discussed. Notes about geographic distributions and ecological aspects are pointed too. M. anderssoniana distinguished from the others specially by the zingiberoid growth habit and green color leaves; M. hatschbachiana by rosulate habit and thickened rhizome. The same treatment with a key for identification is present for M. arundinacea L., M. bicolor Ker Gawl, M. divaricata Rosc., M. leuconeura Morren, M. protracta Miq. e M. zingiberina L. Anderss. They are also registrated for humid forest of Pernambuco.

Author Biographies

Karla Norye Yoshida-Arns, Instituto de Pesquisas Agronômicas, IPA, Recife

MSc., Researcher at the Northeast Plant Program (PNE) for the IPA and CNPq. Gen. Av San Martin 1371, Bl.7. Recife, Brazil. CEP 50761-000. Email: arnskarla@yahoo.com.br

Simon Mayo, Kew Gardens, Surrey - Inglaterra.

Phd, RBG - Kew.

Marccus Vinícius Alves, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

MSc., Assistant Professor, Dept. Botany, UFPE. Av. Moraes Rego s/n, City University, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil CEP 50670-901. Email: alves.marccus@gmail.com

Published

2002-01-01

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