Resumen de A new species of Gymnanthes (Euphorbiaceae) from northeastern Brazil

Hans-Joachim Esser, Maria de Fátima de Araújo Lucena, Marccus Alves

• Gymnanthes boticario, a new species of Gymnanthes sensu lato (formerly Sebastiania sect. Adenogyne ), is described from the caatinga forests of northeastern Brazil. A key to the pubescent-fruited species of Gymnanthes sensu lato and related taxa is provided.