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A new species, Aristolochia setulosa, is described from northeastern Brazil. Comments are given on geography and phenology, the species is illustrated, and a key to morphologically similar species is presented.
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We are indebted to the organizations which funded our field research, including CNPq, FACEPE, the U.S. National Science Foundation (DEB-0946618), Velux Stiftung, and the Beneficia Foundation.
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Araújo, A., Alves, M. Aristolochia setulosa (Aristolochiaceae), a new species from northeastern Brazil. Brittonia 65, 301–304 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-012-9292-7
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