Anchietea ferrucciae (Violaceae), a new species from the Brazilian Caatinga

A new species of Anchietea (Violaceae) is described and illustrated. Anchietea ferrucciae is characterized by its 4-carpellate ovary, small flowers and mostly, by its obovate seeds, cuneate at the base, and with a narrow, toothed wing. The new species is narrowly endemic to a very restricted area of the dry Caatinga in Bahia state (Brazil). An identification key to the species of Anchietea is provided.

Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo (FAPESP)

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP)

Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Myndel Botanica Foundation

Myndel Botanica Foundation

International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT)

International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT)

Instituto Plantarum de Estudos da Flora

Instituto Plantarum de Estudos da Flora

Society of Systematic Biologists

Society of Systematic Biologists