A new species of Dieffenbachia (Araceae) from Limón Province, Costa Rica. Issue 2 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ortiz, Orlando O.; Croat, Thomas B.
• Is Part Of: Webbia. Volume 72:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Central America -- Fila Matama -- flora of Costa Rica -- taxonomy; Botany -- Periodicals; 580
• DOI: 10.1080/00837792.2017.1330008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0083-7792

Abstract

Abstract: Dieffenbachia rodriguezii, is described as a species new to science. It is known only from Limón Province at 1400 m, in a Lower montane rain forest life zone. Based on inflorescence morphology and leaf-blade shape, the new species is most similar to Dieffenbachia oerstedii Schott, Dieffenbachia grayumiana Croat and Dieffenbachia killipii Croat. The affinities of this species are discussed and a key for Costa Rican Dieffenbachia is provided.