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August 21, 2025PhytoKeysOpen Access

Two new species of Columnea (Gesneriaceae) from the Colombian Andes

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JCJohn L. ClarkDLDavid Lozano-CifuentesJRJORGE ENRIQUE RIOS-CERVERA

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Overview

Taxonomic assessment identifies two endemic columnea species, suggesting unique adaptations in the Colombian Andes.

Key Points

  • Both new columnea species exhibit unique growth habits and adaptations in the Colombian Andes, enhancing biodiversity.
  • Columnea combeimae features green leaves and notable extrafloral nectaries, contributing to its distinctiveness in the genus.
  • Columnea rubropilosa is characterized by a conic purple berry and red trichomes, showcasing the complexity in columnea species.
  • The discovery emphasizes the importance of field expeditions and herbarium research for understanding plant diversity.

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Clark et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af56faad7bf08b1eadd42ehttps://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.261.160135
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