Senecio sangayensis (Asteraceae, Senecioneae): a striking new species from the Ecuadorian highlands

Researchers have identified Senecio sangayensis, a striking new species of plant endemic to the eastern Ecuadorian Cordillera. This discovery is notable for its unique racemiform synflorescence, characterized by dense cymose-corymbs subtended by triangular-ovate bracts, and its distinctive life-history strategy. The species was found in the páramo ecosystems of Sangay National Park. Preliminary assessment indicates that Senecio sangayensis is Endangered (EN) under IUCN criteria, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this rare and ecologically significant plant.

VÁSQUEZ, D. L. A., & CALVO, J. (2016). Senecio sangayensis (Asteraceae, Senecioneae): a striking new species from the Ecuadorian highlands. Phytotaxa, 268(3). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.268.3.4