Corytoplectus (Gesneriaceae) is a neotropical genus of 11 species from South America. Collections recently made in Oaxaca indicate, for the first time, the presence of the genus in Mexico, and a newly described endemic species, C. oaxacensis. This species is most closely resembles C. schlimii which is from Colombia and Venezuela. Geographical distribution of the genus is briefly discussed.
Article in Spanish.