A New Anthurium from La Amistad International Park (PILA), Panama-Costa Rica Border

Researchers have identified and described a new species of Anthurium, A. jorgemendietanum, endemic to La Amistad International Park (PILA), a binational UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning Panama and Costa Rica. This discovery contributes to the rich biodiversity of PILA, which hosts 62 known Anthurium species, six of which are endemic. The study provides detailed morphological descriptions, photographs, and illustrations of the new species, while also discussing its taxonomic affinities within the genus. La Amistad International Park, covering 401,000 hectares, is notable for its diverse vascular flora, including 3,046 species and 114 Araceae species, underscoring its ecological significance.

ORTIZ, O. O., CROAT, T. B., & BALDINI, R. M. (2018). A New Anthurium from La Amistad International Park (PILA), Panama-Costa Rica Border. Phytotaxa, 350(2). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.350.2.6