Syngonanthus hensoldiae (Eriocaulaceae): another new species of S. sect. Syngonanthus endemic from Chapada dos Veadeiros, Central Brazil

Researchers have identified Syngonanthus hensoldiae, a new species of the Eriocaulaceae family, endemic to Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park in Brazil. This discovery underscores the region's biodiversity richness and its role as a hotspot for threatened flora. The species, known only from small populations on private lands, is classified as endangered, highlighting urgent conservation concerns. The study contributes to the understanding of Syngonanthus sect. Syngonanthus diversity in the Cerrado biome, emphasizing the need for protection efforts to preserve this unique and vulnerable flora.

WATANABE, M. T. C., & SANO, P. T. (2016). Syngonanthus hensoldiae (Eriocaulaceae): another new species of S. sect. Syngonanthus endemic from Chapada dos Veadeiros, Central Brazil. Phytotaxa, 253(4). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.253.4.5