Abstract
This paper provides descriptions and illustrations of two new species of Sapotaceae (Pradosia longipedicellata and Chromolucuma apiculata) from Bahia, Brazil, a new combination (Chromolucuma congestifolia), and a new identification key for Chromolucuma. Pradosia longipedicellata is distinguished from other congeners by its clustered fascicles of flowers on pedicels 2–3 cm long at the apices of the shoots, and a corolla that is 7–8 mm long. Chromolucuma apiculata is distinguished by glabrous shoots and leaves, short petioles (10–15 mm long), and stipules 5–8 mm long with apiculate apices, while its close relative C. congestifolia has a lower leaf surface with trichomes usually restricted to the midrib and stipules 3–6 mm long with acute apices. Due to intense deforestation in the Amazonian and the Atlantic forests, preliminary IUCN Red List assessments are provided. Pradosia longipedicellata and Chromolucuma congestifolia are proposed the IUCN status Vulnerable, while the data for C. apiculata are still insufficient (Data Deficient).
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