Dasylirion micropterum (Asparagaceae), a new species from Sierra Madre Oriental, Mexico

José A. Villarreal-Quintanilla, Eduardo Estrada-Castillón, M. Humberto Reyesvaldés, Juan A. Encina-Domínguez, Octavio Martínez, Fernando Hernándezgodinez

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Abstract

Dasylirion micropterum is described as a new species from high elevations of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the Mexican state of Coahuila. It differs from known species of Dasylirion for having ascending dark green leaves, narrow inflorescences, small fruits with narrow wings and its distribution restricted to the western side of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The identity of the new species was confirmed through the sequence of matK and rbcL plastid DNA regions. GenBank sequences accessions are included. An illustration, photos and a distribution map are presented for the new species.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)139-146
Number of pages8
JournalPhytotaxa
Volume253
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Barcode of life
  • Dasylirion miquihuanense
  • Endemic
  • Matk sequence

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