Two new species of Dilkea subgenus Dilkea (Passifloraceae) from Loreto, Peru
2011
Two New Species of Dilkea from Peru
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Author Information
Author(s): Christian Feuillet
Primary Institution: Smithsonian Institution
Conclusion
Two new species of the plant genus Dilkea have been identified in Loreto, Peru.
Supporting Evidence
- Dilkea hebes has dull leaves and thick-walled spherical fruits.
- Dilkea nitens has shiny leaves and thin-walled fruits with an apical cone.
Takeaway
Scientists found two new types of a climbing plant called Dilkea in Peru, which have different leaf shapes and fruit characteristics.
Limitations
The conservation status of the new species is classified as Data Deficient due to insufficient data.
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