Three new species of Scottmoria (Lecythidaceae), from the tropical cloud forest of Panama.
Resource type
Journal article
Date published
March 17, 2026
Abstract
This manuscript formally describes Scottmoria santafeensis, Scottmoria ilianacisneroi and Scottmoria gracie. These are new tree species from the tropical cloud forests of Santa Fe National Park in Veraguas, Cerro Pirre and Cerro Sapo from Darien National Park in Darien, Panamá. Information is provided on their conservation status, ecology, distribution, habitat, common name, diagnostic characters, and phenology. Photo plates of each species in the field are included, and a distribution map is provided.
Project(s)
Priority 4: Accelerated Taxonomy
Journal title
Phytotaxa
Volume
747
Issue
2
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Place of publication
Auckland, N.Z.
ISSN
1179-3155
eISSN
1179-3163
Date accepted
February 23, 2026
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Rights statement
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Additional information
IF = 1.0 (2024)