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February 17, 2026Brittonia

Besleria mucosa: a new species of Gesneriaceae with mucilage from the Serranía de los Paraguas, Cordillera Occidental, Colombia

Gabriel E. Ferreira Alejandro Zuluaga Michael John Gilbert Hopkins Andréa O. Araujo Mathieu Perret Alain Chautems Laura Clavijo

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Key Points

Besleria mucosa is a new species characterized by its mucilage production, indicating its ecological role.
The identification process revealed its native habitat in the Serranía de los Paraguas in Colombia.
Fieldwork involved specimen collection and assessment, supported by taxonomic analysis with genetic data.
Findings highlight the importance of biodiversity in Colombia's Cordillera Occidental, calling for conservation efforts.

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This species reveals unique mucilage traits in Gesneriaceae from a Colombian mountainous region, emphasizing biodiversity.

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Ferreira et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a761b5c6e9836116a2fc34 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-025-09866-7

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