On the taxonomic identity and conservation status of Campomanesia ilhoensis Mattos and C. viatoris Landrum (Myrtaceae)

Abstract

ABSTRACT(On the taxonomic identity and conservation status of Campomanesia ilhoensis Mattos and C. viatoris Landrum (Myrtaceae)). Based on a taxonomic study of Campomanesia Ruiz & Pavón in the state of Bahia, Brazil, we observed that C. ilhoensis Mattos and C. viatoris Landrum belong to the same taxonomic entity. Both names are legitimate and validly published; however, C. ilhoensis has priority over C. viatoris, which has been in use since 1984. In addition, the distribution of the more inclusive species is now known to extend from Bahia to Ceará. A new conservation status for this species is suggested because of a better knowledge of its distribution.