Ten years later: a new species of Aspilia (Asteraceae—Heliantheae) from Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, Brazil

Researchers have identified and described a new species of Aspilia, A. pseudocalea, endemic to the State of Goiás, Brazil, within the UNESCO-listed Cerrado Protected Areas, specifically Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. This discovery builds upon previous work in the region and highlights its rich biodiversity. The new species is distinguished by its herbaceous habit, linear leaves, and a unique glabrous scar on the cypsela base, setting it apart from closely related A. prostrata. The study provides detailed illustrations, a distribution map, and conservation status assessment, along with a diagnostic key to aid in species identification. This finding underscores the importance of protected areas like Chapada dos Veadeiros in preserving Brazil's unique flora.

SILVA, G. H. L. D., & TELES, A. M. (2017). Ten years later: a new species of Aspilia (Asteraceae—Heliantheae) from Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, Brazil. Phytotaxa, 314(1). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.314.1.11