A new species of Salvia (Lamiaceae) from Northern Peru

Salvia vargas-llosae Sagást. & E. Rodr. sp. nov. is described and illustrated as a new species of Salvia L. (Lamiaceae) from the Andes of Northern Peru (province of Celendin, department of Cajamarca). This new species belongs to the section Cylindriflorae (Epling) Epling and typically restricted to the region jalca (Sendamal- Kumulca-Challuayaco) above the 3000 m of altitude and apparently endemic to this part of the country. It is discussed with its closest relatives and additionally data on its geographical distribution, ecology and state of conservation are provided.

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Main Authors: Sagástegui Alva, Abundio, Rodríguez Rodríguez, Eric F.
Format: Digital revista
Language:spa
Published: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas 2012
Online Access:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/rpb/article/view/832
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Summary:Salvia vargas-llosae Sagást. & E. Rodr. sp. nov. is described and illustrated as a new species of Salvia L. (Lamiaceae) from the Andes of Northern Peru (province of Celendin, department of Cajamarca). This new species belongs to the section Cylindriflorae (Epling) Epling and typically restricted to the region jalca (Sendamal- Kumulca-Challuayaco) above the 3000 m of altitude and apparently endemic to this part of the country. It is discussed with its closest relatives and additionally data on its geographical distribution, ecology and state of conservation are provided.