Salacia delicatula (Celastraceae: Salacioideae), a new, pauciflorous species endemic to Bahia State, Brazil

Key Points

• To describe a new species of Salacia endemic to Bahia State, Brazil, highlighting its unique characteristics.
• Descriptive morphology of Salacia delicatula
• Comparison with similar species, S. arborea and S. krigsneri
• Assessment of geographic distribution and habitat
• Salacia delicatula features unique pilose branches and long-pedicellate flowers.
• It has a restricted geographic distribution with small populations outside protected areas.
• Provisionally assessed as Endangered due to limited range and ongoing habitat pressure.