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To describe a new species of Salacia endemic to Bahia State, Brazil, highlighting its unique characteristics.

May 27, 2026Open Access

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

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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.

Abstract

Summary A new species of Salacia (Celastraceae, Salacioideae) from southwestern Bahia, Brazil, is described here. Salacia delicatula Lombardi it is, therefore, here provisionally assessed as Endangered sensu IUCN.

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

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