taxonID	type	description	language	source
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	diagnosis	Haec species nova Diplusodon hirsutus indumento et forma foliorum similis sed foliis et floribus maioribus, prophyllis longis, ultra apicem tubi floralis, epicalycum segmentis 2.5 – 3.0 mm longis et erectis differt.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	materials_examined	Type: — BRAZIL. Bahia: Morro do Chapéu, 11 º 35 ’ 26 ” S, 41 º 12 ’ 26 ” W, 2 March 1997, Lughadha et al. 5955 (holotype CEN!, isotypes ALCB!, CETEC!, HUEFS!, K!, SPF!).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	description	Shrubs 1.0 – 1.5 m tall, foliage congested. Upper branches cylindrical to subquadrangular, non-winged, hirtellous to rarely pubescent, trichomes white, thick and sparse, concentrated on the veins, internodes 1.0 – 1.5 cm long. Petioles 1 – 3 mm long; leaf blades 10 – 22 × 5 – 13 mm, elliptic to ovate, base obtuse, apex obtuse, dark brown when dry, decussate, not imbricate, suberect, membranaceous, petiolate, not discolorous, eucamptodromous, margin revolute to subrevolute, sparse trichomes on both surfaces; secondary veins 3 – 5 on each side of midvein; acaro domatia type present. Inflorescence a compound raceme, frondose, congested; accessory branches absent, lateral branches 4 – 7 cm long; bracts similar to the vegetative leaves, smaller; flowers subsessile, hypopodium 1 – 2 mm long, epipodium 0.0 – 0.5 mm long; prophylls 6.0 – 6.5 × 3 – 4 mm, reaching to the sinus between the sepals or to the apex of the sepal elliptic to narrow elliptic, unkeeled, apex obtuse, margin plane, white and sparse trichomes concentrated on the central vein and margin; floral tube 5.0 – 5.5 mm long, light green when fresh, funnel-shaped, sparsely covered with white trichomes; sepals 2.5 – 3.0 mm long, narrowly triangular, ciliate, not caudate, not deflexed; epicalyx segments 2.5 – 3.0 mm long, lanceolate, flat, erect, shorter than sepals, ciliate; corolla 3.0 – 3.5 cm in diam., lilac to rose-magenta, petals 12 – 15 × 8.5 – 10.0 mm, oblong to elliptic, apex obtuse; stamens 12, free portion of the filaments 4.5 – 5.0 mm long, not exserted, pale yellow to lilac; ovary 2.0 – 2.1 × 1.9 – 2.0 mm, rhombic, glabrous, style 12.0 – 12.5 mm long, rose, stigma green, ovules 17 – 26. Immature capsule 4.0 – 4.5 × 3 – 4 mm, oblong, glabrous; seeds not seen.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	distribution	Distribution and ecology: — Known only from the state of Bahia (Chapada Diamantina), Brazil. Endemic to the vicinity of Morro do Chapéu, forming small populations along the roadsides in dry sandy soils of rocky outcrops and open fields at 1,000 – 1,151 m. It flowers from January to May; immature fruits were collected from February to June.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	etymology	Etymology: — Refers to the locality of all known collections of this species.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	biology_ecology	IUCN Red List category: — The species is known only in the vicinity of Morro do Chapéu. The conservation status of IUCN Red List is estimated as “ VUD 2 ” based on species that are vulnerable because of their very small populations or very restricted occupancy (typically less than 20 km ²) or number of locations (typically five or fewer), such that they are prone to the effects of human activities (microendemic species).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	materials_examined	Paratypes: — BRAZIL. Bahia: Morro do Chapéu, BR- 052, vizinhanças da ponte sobre o Rio Ferro Doido, ca. 18 km E de Morro do Chapéu, 17 June 1981 (fr), Mori & Boom 14509 (K); proximidades da Cachoeira do Ferro Doido, 11 º 37 ’ 31 ” S, 40 º 59 ’ 38 ” W, 20 April 2001 (fl, fr), Melo et al. 3342 (CEN, HUEFS); 4 km de Morro do Chapéu, na estrada para Utinga, 11 º 34 ’ 45 ” S, 41 º 9 ’ 56 ” W, 26 March 1996 (fl), Stannard et al. 2561 (HUEFS); 8 km SE da cidade de Morro do Chapéu, para o oeste da estrada para Utinga, 11 o 35 ' S, 41 o 12 ' W, 2 June 1980 (fr), Harley 23017 (CEPEC); ca. 18 km E de Morro do Chapéu, 19 February 1971 (fl, fr), Irwin et al. 32618 (NY); Morro das Pedras Duas Irmãs, 11 º 33 ’ 25 ” S, 41 º 17 ’ 50 ” W, 2 May 1999 (fl), França et al. 2845 (CEN, HUEFS); 11 º 33 ’ 7 ” S, 41 º 17 ’ 17 ” W, 30 January 2003 (fl), França et al. 4131 (HUEFS); estrada Morro do Chapéu-Bonito, km 12, 11 º 37 ’ S, 41 º 15 ’ W, 1 March 1989 (fl), Cavalcanti et al. 359 (CEN); Torre Telebahia, ca. 6 km S de Morro do Chapéu, 16 June 1981 (fr), Mori & Boom 14453 (K, NY); Morrão, em torno da estação retransmissora da Telebahia, a ca. 6 km W da BA- 046, entrando a ca. 1 km do entroncamento com a BA- 052 (Estrada do Feijão), 14 March 1995 (fl), Queiroz & Nascimento 4258 (CEPEC, K, HUEFS); 19,5 km SE da cidade de Morro do Chapéu, na estrada BA- 052, 11 o 38 ' S, 41 o 2 ' W, 2 March 1977 (fl, fr), Harley 19230 (K n. v., CEPEC); 16 km NW de Lagoinha 4 March 1974 (fl, fr) Harley 16697 (CEPEC, NY n. v.); 16 km NW de Lagoinha, 5,5 km SW de Delfino, na estrada para Minas do Mimoso, 10 o 22 ' S, 41 o 20 ' W, 8 March 1974 (fl, fr), Harley et al. 17006 (CEPEC, MO, NY, SPF); Umburanas, Serra do Curral Feio (Serra da Empreitada), entrando ca. 20 km S de Delfino, 41 º 19 ’ S, 10 º 22 ’ W, 9 April 1999 (fl, fr), Queiróz et al. 5197 (HUEFS).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A51681FFF38FF5BADABFEAD.taxon	discussion	Discussion: — Diplusodon bahiensis is similar to the vegetatively variable and widespread D. hirsutus. However, D. hirsutus is well defined by its short (2.5 – 4.0 mm long), obovate, keeled prophylls, floral tube 2.0 – 2.5 mm long, and epicalyx segments 0.5 – 3.0 mm long, that are spreading to slightly deflexed. This new species has larger flowers, with floral tube 5.0 – 5.5 mm long, long-acuminate sepals (2.5 – 3.0 mm long), erect and longer epicalyx segments (2.5 – 3.0 mm long), and prophylls reaching or surpassing the floral tube apex. The flowers have sparse trichomes and are not hirsute as in D. hirsutus.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A53681FFF38FE72AB5BFD28.taxon	diagnosis	Diplusodon kielmeyeroides is a rare and threatened species due to its restricted range in an area of active agriculture and road building. It occurs on small rocky outcrops and is characterized by glaucous, obovate leaves with inconspicuous veins and an attenuate base, bracteose inflorescences with long branches, and showy flowers. Diplusodon kielmeyeroides is poorly represented in herbaria and has a very limited distribution, occurring in the mountains of Serra da Carcaça and Serra dos Pilões, Minas Gerais, near the boundary with Goiás. The new variety was discovered in the Chapada dos Veadeiros, in Goiás state.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A536818FF38FBFBAF8DFEF8.taxon	distribution	Distribution and ecology: — Diplusodon kielmeyeroides var. macrocalyx was found in one locality of the Chapada dos Veadeiros, in a dry field growing on sandy soil with quartz, at 774 – 790 m. It was represented by two small populations with flowers in March and fruits in April.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A536818FF38FBFBAF8DFEF8.taxon	etymology	Etymology: — The name refers to the large floral calyx tube. IUCN Red List category: — The species is known only from two populations of Chapada dos Veadeiros. The conservation status of IUCN Red List is estimated as “ VUD 2 ” based on the very restricted occupancy (microendemic species). Paratype: — BRAZIL. Goiás: Alto Paraíso de Goiás, estrada entre Distrito de São Jorge e Colinas do Sul, 14 º 13 ’ 10 ” S, 47 º 53 ’ 20 ” W, 9 April 2007 (fl, fr), Pastore & Suganuma 1907 (CEN, HUEFS, MO, NY, K, SPF, W).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A536818FF38FBFBAF8DFEF8.taxon	discussion	Discussion: — This new variety is a subshrub with fleshy and consistently larger flowers than var. kielmeyeroides. Of greatest diagnostic value are the longer lanceolate prophylls, floral tube, sepals and epicalyx segments. The epicalyx segments are much longer, expanded, and surpass the sepals. The new variety occurs in northeastern Goiás, while the typical variety occurs in the state of Minas Gerais near the border with the state of Goiás.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	diagnosis	Ab generis speciebus omnibus epicalycis segmentis prophyllisque valde redactis, foliis basibus cordatis, trichomatibus albis ornatis, acrodromisque, inflorescentiis congestis, floribus 18 staminibus praeditis distinguitur. A Diplusodon cordifolio foliis oblongis vel lanceolatis eucamptodromisque, tubo florali appendiculato, appendicibus usque ad 2 mm longis differt.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	materials_examined	Type: BRAZIL. Goiás: Cavalcante, caminho para cachoeira Santa Bárbara, 20 April 2003 (fl), Pastore et al. 466 (holotype CEN!, isotypes K!, MO!, SPF!, W!).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	description	Subshrub ca. 35 cm tall, much-branched, congested. Upper branches cylindrical, non-winged, densely hirsute, whitish, internodes 0.5 – 0.8 cm long. Leaves sessile, blades 4 – 6 × 3 – 6 mm, orbicular to ovate, base cordate ovate, apex obtuse, canescent, decussate, not imbricate, suberect, strongly congested, coriaceous, discolorous, acrodromous supra-numerary, margin strongly revolute; veins 3 – 4 on each side of midvein, adaxial surface hirsute-sericeous, green-grayish, with deeply sulcate veins, abaxial surface hirsute-sericeous, white, with prominent veins; domatia absent. Inflorescence a compound raceme, frondose, congested; accessory branches absent, lateral branches 3 – 10 cm long; bracts similar to the cauline leaves in shape and size; flowers sessile, hypopodium and epipodium absent; prophylls ca. 5 × 3.8 – 3.9 mm, reaching to the apex of the floral tube, obovate, unkeeled, margin plane; floral tube ca. 4 mm long, funnel-shaped, densely covered with silvery trichomes, turning the floral tube shiny; sepals 2.0 – 2.5 mm long, triangular, not caudate, not deflexed, densely covered with silvery trichomes; epicalyx segments 0.0 – 0.5 mm long, shorter than the sepals, cylindrical, spreading, sericeous; corolla ca. 1.5 cm in diam., lilac, petals ca. 12 × 6.5 mm, elliptic, apex obtuse; stamens 18, free portion of the filaments ca. 6 mm long, shortly exserted; ovary obovoid, glabrous, ca. 1.9 × 1.8 mm, style ca. 11 mm long, ovules ca. 13. Fruits not seen.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	distribution	Distribution and ecology: — Diplusodon micromerus is only known from the type collected in Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, in Cerrado vegetation. It flowers in April.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	etymology	Etymology: — The specific epithet was chosen to emphasize the diminutive floral parts of this species.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	biology_ecology	IUCN red List category: — The conservation status of IUCN Red List is estimated as “ CRB 2 a ” based on area of occupancy estimated to be less than 10 km ² and known to exist at only a single location (microendemic species).	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
03C887F85A54681AFF38F8DCADC0FBA6.taxon	discussion	Discussion: — Shrubs densely branched, with congested, discolorous, small leaves with a white abaxial surface. The flowers are congested on the branches, small, hidden by the bracts, and the floral tube and sepals are white, densely hirsute. The epicalyx segments are absent or inconspicuous, and the prophylls reach the apex of the floral tube. Diplusodon cordifolius is closely allied to D. micromerus, but differs from it by an oblong to lanceolate leaf shape, eucamptodromous venation with 2 – 3 lateral veins and evident domatia and epicalyx segments ca. 2 mm long that have sparsely spreading hairs.	en	Cavalcanti, Taciana B. (2011): New taxa in Diplusodon (Lythraceae) from Brazil. Phytotaxa 38: 29-35, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.38.1.4, URL: http://biotaxa.org/Phytotaxa/article/view/phytotaxa.38.1.4
