Piptocarpha axillaris subsp. graciellae (Cabrera) G.Lom.Sm.

  • Authority

    Smith, Gerald L. & Coile, Nancy C. 2007. (Compositae: Vernonieae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 99: 1--94. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Asteraceae

  • Scientific Name

    Piptocarpha axillaris subsp. graciellae (Cabrera) G.Lom.Sm.

  • Type

    Type. Brazil. Rio de Janeiro: Serra dos Orgãos, 13 Jul 1956, Cabrera 12285 (holotype, LP, n.v. [also as photo at LP]; isotypes, K, RB).

  • Synonyms

    Piptocarpha graciellae Cabrera

  • Discussion

    Piptocarpha axillaris subsp. graciellae is similar in floral characters and leaf flavonoid profiles to the populations of P. axillaris subsp. axillaris at Itatiaia National Park but is distinguished by its smaller habit and distinctly smaller leaves.

  • Distribution

    Piptocarpha axillaris subsp. graciellae is found in the Serra dos Orgãos in Rio de Janeiro State. It is a small tree known only from the montane rainforests. Elevation is 1700-2000 m. Flowering and fruiting occur from Jul to Sep.

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