A New Species of Anthurium (Araceae) From the Amazon Domain

Abstract— During a collection expedition on the banks of the Inauiní River, in Terra Firme Forest, near the town of Boca do Acre, Amazonas State, an unknown species of Anthurium with the shortest known spadix was found. It is described and illustrated here as a new species, Anthurium bovinii. Additional information on phenology, ecology, distribution, and comparison with closely related taxa are presented.