New species and a new combination of Anthurium (Araceae) from Central America

 

Jay Vannini1, Thomas B. Croat, & Juan José Castillo Mont

 

ABSTRACT

Five species of Anthurium are described as new. These are Anthurium breedlovei Croat, Vannini & Fred Mull. (sect. Pachyneurium) from Mexico, A. diabloense Vannini, Croat, & Cast.Mont (sect. Andiphilum) from Guatemala and Belize, A. fredmulleri Vannini, Croat & Cast.Mont from northern Central America (sect. Andiphilum), A. ixtenamense Croat, Cast.Mont & Vannini from Guatemala (sect. Andiphilum) and A. ustupoense Croat, Fred Mull. & Vannini from Panama (sect. Cardiolonchium). One new combination is made, elevating Anthurium clidemioides Standl. subsp. pacificum to the species level, A. pacificum (Croat & Grayum) Vannini & Croat. Anthurium andreslovinense Matuda is re-evaluated and re-described with a new, more complete description.

 

Keywords:

Araceae, Anthurium, sect. Andiphilum, sect. Cardiolonchium, sect. Pachyneurium, new species.