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Hyptis melittiflora Harley & J.F.B.Pastore sp. nov. which belongs to Hyptis sect. Eriosphaeria Benth., is described from the mountain range Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás state, Brazil. The area is notable for the large number of new species recorded from it in recent years. The species is described, illustrated and distinguished from other related species. A map of its distribution is provided, and its conservation status assessed. The new species is presented along with notes on section Eriosphaeria, and subsection Heterophyllae, in which it belongs.
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Our thanks are due to CENARGEN, HUEFS and K. Also to Lucas Marinho for the excellent line drawing and preparation of the colour plate (photographs taken by senior author). RMH wishes to thank the curators and herbarium staff of both the Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (HUEFS), and of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), for their valuable support. JFBP gratefully acknowledges funding for a research fellowship (302452/2017-6) from the CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico).
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Harley, R.M., Pastore, J.F.B. Hyptis melittiflora (Lamiaceae), yet another new species from the Chapada dos Veadeiros, Goiás, Brazil. Kew Bull 76, 235–241 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-021-09942-7
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