Authors: Ramirez-Roa, Angelica; Ibarra-Manriquez, Guillermo
Publication: Novon
Year: 1997
Genera: Solenophora
Abstract

Solenophora tuxtlensis (Gesneriaceae, Gesnerioideae), a new species from Veracruz, Mexico, is described and illustrated. The most prominent features distinguishing this species are the long tubular calyx, and the corolla with dark purple spots on the lobes and only one bilobed nectariferous disc gland. It is known only from the Los Tuxtlas region, Veracruz.