Monographs Details:
Authority:
Luteyn, James L., et al. 1995. Ericaceae, Part II. The Superior-Ovaried Genera (Monotropoideae, Pyroloideae, Rhododendroideae, and Vaccinioideae P.P.). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 66: 560. (Published by NYBG Press)
Luteyn, James L., et al. 1995. Ericaceae, Part II. The Superior-Ovaried Genera (Monotropoideae, Pyroloideae, Rhododendroideae, and Vaccinioideae P.P.). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 66: 560. (Published by NYBG Press)
Family:
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Description:
Variety Description - Twigs densely pubescent. Leaves with adaxial surface sparsely to moderately pubescent on midvein and adjacent lamina; abaxial surface densely velutinous on lamina and midvein. Flowers with pedicels 6-11 mm long, densely pubescent; calyx lobes with abaxial surface densely pubescent; corolla abaxially moderately pubescent, especially near apex; ovary ± densely pubescent.
Variety Description - Twigs densely pubescent. Leaves with adaxial surface sparsely to moderately pubescent on midvein and adjacent lamina; abaxial surface densely velutinous on lamina and midvein. Flowers with pedicels 6-11 mm long, densely pubescent; calyx lobes with abaxial surface densely pubescent; corolla abaxially moderately pubescent, especially near apex; ovary ± densely pubescent.
Discussion:
Agarista revoluta, a distinct species with variably re volute, moderate-sized, obtuse- to retuse-mucronate leaves, is probably allied to the geographically separated A. duckei (see above for distinguishing features).Agarista revoluta is divided here into two geo-graphically isolated varieties (Fig. 5A), distinguishable primarily by the indumentum on the abaxial leaf surface. Variety velutina, discovered only recently, may be more widespread, and further collecting is needed along the coast of Bahia.This taxon is unique in that it is the only species of Agarista known to occur in coastal "restingas."
Agarista revoluta, a distinct species with variably re volute, moderate-sized, obtuse- to retuse-mucronate leaves, is probably allied to the geographically separated A. duckei (see above for distinguishing features).Agarista revoluta is divided here into two geo-graphically isolated varieties (Fig. 5A), distinguishable primarily by the indumentum on the abaxial leaf surface. Variety velutina, discovered only recently, may be more widespread, and further collecting is needed along the coast of Bahia.This taxon is unique in that it is the only species of Agarista known to occur in coastal "restingas."
Distribution:
Brazil South America| Bahia Brazil South America|
Brazil South America| Bahia Brazil South America|