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Three new species of Anthurium, (Araceae), for Colombia, Tolima, Ibagué, Combeima Canyon

Abstract

Three new species are described for Colombia, Anthurium combeimense, A. oyuelae and A. sanjorgense. The species are endemic to the valley of the Río Combeima in the municipality of Ibagué in Tolima Department. One species is a member of sectionPachyneurium, series Pachyneurium, characterized by rosulate leaves, short internodes and dense roots. Two species are members of sect. Calomystrium characterized by their long-petiolate leaves, persistent intact cataphylls and ovate-sagittate leaf blades.

Key words:
Araceae; Colombia; new species; Tolima Department

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