Chamaecrista elata (Leguminosae, Caesalpinioideae), a new species from the highlands of Goias, Brazil

摘要

During the course of a taxonomic study of Chamaecrista sect. Absus subsect. Absus ser. Rigidulae, a new species of Chamaecrista was discovered growing in disturbed areas of Cerrado sensu stricto in the municipality of Alto Paraiso de Goias. Chamaecrista elata is herein described and illustrated. Morphological comparison with related species and information on geographical distribution, environmental preferences, conservation status, and phenology are provided.