Abstract
During the Neotropical review of Celtis, a new species (Celtis atlantica) endemic and endangered to southeastern Brazil was discovered. A morphological description, a distribution map, conservation status, taxonomic notes, illustrations, and an identification key of the Celtis from the Southern Cone and Brazil are provided.
Keywords:
Atlantic rainforest; Brachyteles hypoxanthus; Cannabaceae; Celtis; Cerrado; endocarp; Mertensia; Neotropics; taxonomy; and Urticalean