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MARTINEZ-MELENDEZ, Nayely et al. A new species of Alsobia (Gesneriaceae) from Chiapas, Mexico. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2014, vol.85, n.2, pp.343-348. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.7550/rmb.32633.

Alsobia chiapensis, a new species from Chiapas, Mexico is described and illustrated. It differs from its 2 congeners by a relatively larger corolla and shorter limb; linear-lanceolate calyx lobes; and petiole less than a third of the length of the leaf blade. The new species shares characteristics found in other species of Alsobia such as fimbriate margins on the corolla lobes, and stolons.

Palabras llave : Episcia; Episcieae; endemic species; Selva El Ocote biosphere reserve.

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