A New Species of Utricularia (Lentibulariaceae) from Chapada dos Veadeiros (Central Brazil)

Researchers have identified and described a new species of the carnivorous plant genus Utricularia, named Utricularia densiflora, found in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park within Brazil's Cerrado Protected Areas. This discovery is notable for its distinct morphological features, including rudimentary floral buds, sessile glands on the peduncle, and a highly congested inflorescence, which differentiate it from other Utricularia species. The study places U. densiflora in section Oligocista, noting its similarity to U. erectiflora and U. meyeri. Additionally, the researchers provide an identification key for Utricularia species inhabiting the park, contributing valuable taxonomic insights to the region's biodiversity.

Souza, P. C. B., & Bove, C. P. (2011). A New Species of Utricularia (Lentibulariaceae) from Chapada dos Veadeiros (Central Brazil). Systematic Botany, 36(2), 465–469. https://doi.org/10.1600/036364411x569642