Hybanthopsis, a new genus of Violaceae from Eastern Brazil

Abstract

Abstract Hybanthopsis, a new genus of Violaceae from Eastern Brazil. Brittonia 55: 209–213. 2003.—A new genus of Violaceae is described from Brazil. Hybanthopsis Paula-Souza, with a single species (H. bahiensis Paula-Souza), is endemic to caatingas of Bahia, Brazil, and is morphologically most similar to Hybanthus, from which it differs by the fruit morphology and especially its peculiar seeds. Hybanthopsis, a new genus of Violaceae from Eastern Brazil. Brittonia 55: 209–213. 2003.—Um novo genero brasileiro de Violaceae e descrito. Hybanthopsis Paula-Souza, com uma unica especie (H. bahiensis Paula-Souza), e endemico de caatingas do Estado da Bahia, e e morfologicamente mais similar a Hybanthus, do qual difere pela morfologia do fruto e especialmente por suas sementes peculiares.