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Three new species of Monstera (Araceae: Monsteroideae: Monstereae) from the Cordillera de Talamanca in Costa Rica, threatened by the expansion of coffee plantations
(2020)
Monstera alfaroi Croat & M. Cedeño, M. tarrazuensis Croat & M. Cedeño and M. wilsoniensis M. Cedeño & Grayum, all apparently endemic to central and southern Costa Rica at middle elevations on the Pacific slope, are described ...
Two new species of Aristolochia series Thyrsicae (Aristolochiaceae) from southern Central America, with comments on morphologically similar species
(2021)
Aristolochia longissima and Aristolochia ornithorhyncha, two new species from the lowland moist forest from the Pacific watershed of southern Costa Rica and western Panama, are described and illustrated. Both species can ...
Notes on the distribution of Brasenia schreberi (Cabombaceae) in the Neotropics, with a new country record for Costa Rica
Notas sobre la distribución de Brasenia schreberi (Cabombaceae) en el Neotrópico, con un nuevo registro para Costa Rica
(2021)
We studied herbarium specimens of Brasenia schreberi from the Neotropics in order to describe the distribution pattern of the species across the region. Also, we report the first records of B. schreberi for Costa Rica. We ...
Diet and Leukocyte Telomere Length in a Population with Extended Longevity: The Costa Rican Longevity and Healthy Aging Study (CRELES)
(2021)
Elderly Costa Ricans have lower mortality rates compared to their counterparts from
developed countries. Reasons for this survival advantage are not completely known. In the present
study, we aimed to identify dietary ...
Monstera limitaris (Araceae), a new species from the border between Costa Rica and Panama
(2018-11-15)
Species of genus Monstera are among the most representative hemi-epiphytic Araceae in the Neotropics. They are widely distributed and abundant in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama. During recent exploration in ...
Nomenclatural notes in the Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae): miscellaneous
(2019-06-25)
Nomenclatural amendments and notes are provided for taxa belonging to diverse genera within subtribe Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae) in order to comply with the International Code for algae, fungi, and plants. The proposed ...
Nomenclatural notes in the Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae): miscellaneous part II
(2021-04-12)
Nomenclatural changes and notes are provided for genera in subtribe Pleurothallidinae (Epidendroideae: Orchidaceae) to comply with the International code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. The proposed changes ...
An unusual disjunction in Loasaceae: Central American Chichicaste grandis is nested in Brazilian Aosa
(2018)
The highly distinctive genus Chichicaste is restricted to the Costa Rica-Chocó Biogeographic Hotspsot from Costa Rica to northwestern Colombia and comprises a single species, C. grandis. Relationships of this taxon have ...
A taxonomic synopsis and morphological characterization of Myoxanthus (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae)
(2021-06-10)
The taxonomic history, general description and distribution are provided for Myoxanthus. Morphological characterization of
the vegetative and reproductive organs is illustrated with photographs. A list of the 52 accepted ...
Trick or treat? Pollinator attraction in Vanilla pompona (Orchidaceae)
(2021-11)
Natural pollination of Vanilla species remains poorly understood. Our research aimed at better understanding the pollinator attraction mechanism of the Neotropical species Vanilla pompona. Based on our results, we hypothesize ...