Real identity of Witheringia sellowiana (Solanaceae), typification and chromosome number

G. E. BARBOZA, F. E. CHIARINI, AND J. R. STEHMANN

SYSTEMATIC BOTANY

AMER SOC PLANT TAXONOMISTS

Año: 2009 vol. 35 p. 1 - 5

0363-6445

G. E. Barboza, F. E. Chiarini, and J. R. Stehmann. Real identity of Witheringia sellowiana (Solanaceae), typification and chromosome number The identity of Witheringia sellowiana, a narrow endemic species of São Paulo (Brazil), is reconsidered. After analysis of the protologue and the morphological characters of the type material and recent flowering collections, a new combination is proposed (Aureliana sellowiana (Sendtn.) Barboza & Stehmann). Typifications were necessary to establish, therefore lectotype and epitype are designated here. A detailed description and illustration, an analysis of the karyotype of A. sellowiana, and a discussion of its closest relatives are provided. A key to differentiate the Aureliana species is also given.