Greigia muysca Llanos-Prieto, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur 2025, sp. nov.
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| contents | <p><b><i>Greigia muysca</i> Llanos-Prieto, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur, <i>sp</i>. <i>nov</i>. (Figs. 10, 11)</b></p><p><b>Type:</b> — COLOMBIA. Cundinamarca: municipio Fomeque, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, sector Monterredondo, sendero Suasié, 4°37’24.9”N, 73°43’36.1”W, 3090−3170 m, 11 Oct 2015, <i>J. Betancur, M. Jaimes, C. Castro & E. Hernández 19362</i> (holotype: COL!; isotypes: CUVC!, FMB!, HUA!, MO!, SEL!).</p><p><i><i>Diagnosis:</i> Greigia muysca</i> is similar to <i>G. columbiana</i> but differs in its leaf sheaths ovate (vs. elliptic) and leaf blades abaxially very densely cinereous-lepidote (vs. very sparse indument with minute dark-centered peltate trichomes).</p><p><i>Plant</i> terrestrial, cespitose or solitary, 1−1.8 m tall, subcaulescent. <i>Leaves</i> coriaceous; sheaths differentiated from the blade, ovate, 8−13 × 2.7−5 cm, green, occasionally dark brown near the base, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire; blades lingulate, canaliculate, 66−140 cm long, 1.2−2 cm wide at the base, 1.5−3 cm wide in the middle, narrowing towards the base, green, abaxially very densely lepidote with cinereous peltate trichomes, adaxially glabrous, margins spinose-serrate only at the base and apex of the leaf blade, the basal spines triangular, antrorse, 1−7 × 1−2 mm, spaced 5−40 mm, dark brown, leaf blade apex attenuate. <i>Inflorescences</i> lateral, one per leaf. <i>Peduncle</i> 4−7 cm long, 10−12 mm in diameter, brown; lower peduncle bracts exceeding the internodes, coriaceous, triangular-ovate, 4−5 × 1.6−2 cm, brown, sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute; involucral peduncle bracts coriaceous, triangular-ovate, 5.5−8 × 2.4−3.4 cm, brown, lighter towards the apex, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex long-attenuate; upper peduncle bracts chartaceous to coriaceous, ovate, 4−6 × 2−3 cm, brown, lighter towards the apex, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire or with few spines towards the apex, apex acuminate to attenuate. <i>Fertile portion of the inflorescence</i> 5−7 cm long, 7−8 cm in diameter in the middle. <i>Primary bracts</i> similar to the upper peduncle bracts. <i>Spikes</i> 5−7 per inflorescence, two-flowered. <i>Floral bracts</i> exceeded by the sepals, coriaceous towards the apex, lanceolate, 30−47 × 7−10 mm, symmetric, brown, lighter towards the apex and margin, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute, mucronate. <i>Flowers</i> erect, sessile. <i>Sepals</i> free, equaling or exceeding the primary bracts in fruit, lance-ovate, 22−25 × 6−7 mm, symmetric, green, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute. <i>Petals</i> 34−44 mm long, corolla tube of 30 mm long, 4 mm in diameter, corolla lobes 12−14 × 7−11 mm, whitish, sparsely lepidote, apex acute. <i>Stamens</i> 32−37 mm long; filaments flattened, 25−33 × 2 mm, adnate to the corolla tube for 18−26 mm long; anthers dorsifixed, sagittate, 9 × 2.5 mm. <i>Pistil</i> 50 mm long, exceeded by the stamens; ovary oblate, 16 mm long, 6 mm in diameter, glabrous; style cylindrical, 29 mm long, 1.5 mm in diameter; stigma conduplicate-spiral, 6.5 mm long. <i>Fruits</i> oblate, flattened on the surface that is in contact with the adjacent fruit, 27−32 mm long, 12−14 mm in diameter when ripe, brown, sparsely lepidote. <i>Seeds</i> numerous per fruit, ovoid, 4 × 2 mm, reddish-dark brown.</p><p><b>Geographical distribution and habitat:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is endemic to highland ecosystems of the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, located in the departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca (Fig. 3B). It is locally abundant and often the most common <i>Greigia</i> species within its elevational range of 2600–3720 m. The species is ecologically plastic, occurring both in the understory of montane forests, where it grows as a solitary plant reaching up to 1.8 m tall (Fig. 11A), and in open páramo grasslands, where it forms dense cushions of multiple individuals (Fig. 11B).</p><p><b>Etymology:</b> —The specific epithet honors the Muysca (also spelled Muisca) civilization, whose ancestral territory and cultural landscape encompass the geographic distribution of the species. In the Muysc cubun language, <i>muysca</i> means “person” or “people,” serving as both a singular and plural term (Gómez-Aldana, 2025).</p><p><b>Conservation status:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is endemic to the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, where it is relatively common across forested subpáramo, páramo shrubland, and open páramo ecosystems. The species is currently known from a substantial number of subpopulations, and its distribution is likely underestimated, with the potential to occur in additional suitable habitats throughout the cordillera. Although several areas where the species occurs are subject to anthropogenic pressures, including grazing, agriculture, and land-use change, <i>G. muysca</i> appears tolerant of lowintensity disturbance, particularly where the native forest matrix remains. Several subpopulations are located within formally protected areas, contributing to the stability of the species in parts of its range.</p><p>The species has an estimated Extent of Occurrence (EOO) of 14,740 km ² and an Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 128 km ². While the AOO is below the threshold for threatened categories under Criterion B, <i>Greigia muysca</i> is known from more than 20 locations and there is currently no evidence of continuing population decline or severe fragmentation. For these reasons, the species does not meet the criteria for listing as threatened. However, given the restricted habitat specificity, ongoing land-use pressures in parts of its range, and a relatively small AOO, <i>G. muysca</i> is close to qualifying for Vulnerable and is therefore assessed as Near Threatened (NT).</p><p><b>Additional specimens examined:— COLOMBIA. Bogotá, D. C.:</b> Ciudad Bolívar, localidad 19, vereda Pasquilla, finca Santa Cruz, 3300 m, 29 Jun 2022, <i>García-Zambrano 25</i> (COL!); Cerro Monserrate, 29 Oct 1971, <i>Lozano s.n.</i> (COL!); Nazareth, vereda Los Ríos, finca San Joaquín, 3000−3270 m, 5 Feb 1997, <i>Betancur 6975</i> (COL!, HUA!); Sumapaz, corregimiento Betania, entrada al Centro Comunitario Santa Rosa, 4°11’4”N, 74°12’43”W, 3500 m, 25 Feb 2023, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 5275</i> (COL!, FMB!, HUA!, MO!); Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, camino entre La Unión y El Pedregal, hacia la laguna La Tabla, 3°57’ N, 74°20’ W, 3350−3720 m, 13−15 Jan 1997, <i>Betancur 6934</i> (COL!); carretera Santa Rosa a la laguna Los Tunjos, 4°13’29”N, 74°16’24.9”W, 3225 m, 22 Feb 1997, <i>Betancur 7048</i> (COL!, HUA!); vereda Santa Rosa, ladera de la Laguna Casa Blanda, 3500 m, 7 Aug 1998, <i>Pedraza 199</i> (COL!, HUA!); vereda San Juan y Vegas, 3225 m, 10 Aug 2003, <i>Riveros 8</i> (COL!, JBB!); corregimiento La Unión, Las Auras, 3000 m, 15 Oct 1999, <i>Vargas 6555</i> (HUA!). Usaquén, bosque del acueducto, Cerros Orientales de Bogotá, 2700−3050 m, 17 Dec 1995, <i>Betancur 6515</i> (COL!, JBB!); <i>Betancur 6520</i> (COL!). Usme, barrio Tihuaque, sector Las Violetas, páramo Cruz Verde, camino por la antigua cervecería alemana de Bogotá, 4°29’49.5”N, 4°29’49.5”N, 2984−3246 m, 8 Jun 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 41</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 42</i> (COL!, FMB!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 43</i> (COL!, FMB!); 12 Jul 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 53</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 54</i> (COL!, FMB!); 20 Dec 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 89</i> (COL!, FMB!). <b>Boyacá:</b> municipio Combita, vereda Santa Barbara, 5°45’46.8”N, 73°20’37.6”W, 3605 m, 14 Oct 2018, <i>Gómez 646</i> (FMB!); 5°45’56.3”N, 73°21’50.1”W, 3245 m, 18 Oct 2018, <i>Gómez 809</i> (FMB!). Municipio Duitama, corregimiento El Carmen, vereda El Carmen, páramo de La Rusia, 3600 m, 7 Nov 1993, <i>Betancur 4200</i> (COL!, HUA!). Municipio Paipa, Reserva Municipal Ranchería, cerca de la carretera que conecta a Paipa con la vereda Palermo, 17 Sep 2022, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 4936</i> (COL!, HUA!, MO!). Municipio Ráquira, vereda Firita Peña, arriba de las estribaciones de la cuchilla Peña Lisa, 5°24’11”N, 73°35’26.7”W, 3377 m, 19 Mar 2013, <i>Marín 5212</i> (FMB!). Municipio Ventaquemada, vereda Montoya, sector Mata Negra, vía a Laguna Verde, 5°24’16.7”N, 73°32’31.1”W, 3124 m, 3 Apr 2013, <i>Marín 5262</i> (FMB!). Municipio Villa de Leyva, Santuario de Flora y Fauna de Iguaque, 2900−3550 m, 29 May 1993, <i>Betancur 4125</i> (COL!, HUA!, SEL!); camino entre la cabaña Carrizal y Laguna de Iguaque, 2900−3550 m, 29 Mar 1993, <i>Betancur 4128</i> (COL!). <b>Cundinamarca:</b> municipio Choachí, Páramo El Verjón, Parque Ecológico Matarredonda, sendero hacia Cascada de la Abuela, 4°33’43.6”N, 74°0’2.8”W, 3600 m, 27 Dec 2021, <i>Llanos-Prieto 31</i> (COL!, FMB!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 32</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 33</i> (COL!, FMB!). Municipio Chocontá, páramo El Sisga, 2600−2750 m, 16 Apr 1963, <i>García-Barriga 18029</i> (COL!). Municipio Guasca, Fundación Encenillo (Universidad de los Andes), 4°46’N, 74°10’W, 3100 m, 30 Jan 1994, <i>Jaramillo 1</i> (COL!). Municipio Fómeque, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, sitio Monterredondo, cerca al campamento y al embalse de Chuza, 4°37’ N, 73°44’ W, 3000−3300, 20−21 Mar 1993, <i>Betancur 3993</i> (COL!, HUA!, NY!, SEL!). Municipio Subachoque, vereda El Páramo, sector El Tablazo, alrededores del radar, 3450 m, 1 Jul 1987, <i>Gutiérrez 218</i> (COL!); 5°0’38.52”N, 74°11’58.2”W, 3450 m, 14 Nov 2021, <i>Llanos-Prieto 26</i> (COL!, FMB!, MO!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 27</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 28</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 29</i> (COL!); vereda El Tobal, Finca “El Cerro”, 2900 m, 25 Feb 2002, <i>Hernández 674</i> (COL!). Municipio Villapinzón, Páramo de Guacheneque, 5.208153° N, 73.548428° W, 3170 m, 13 Jan 2023, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 5266</i> (COL!, MO!).</p><p><b>Taxonomical notes:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is similar to the sympatric <i>G. columbiana</i> and their respective morphological differences were compared in the diagnosis above. <i>G. muysca</i> can also be confused with the sympatric <i>G. stenolepis</i> but differs by its leaf sheaths green (vs. dark brown), leaf blades abaxially very densely cinereous-lepidote (vs. sparsely lepidote with dark-centered peltate trichomes) and adaxially glabrous (vs. sparsely lepidote), and primary bracts attenuate (vs. acute).</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Greigia muysca Llanos-Prieto, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur 2025, sp. nov. Llanos-Prieto, Alejandro Betancur, Julio Aguirre-Santoro, Julián Biodiversity Taxonomy Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Poales Bromeliaceae Greigia Greigia muysca <p><b><i>Greigia muysca</i> Llanos-Prieto, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur, <i>sp</i>. <i>nov</i>. (Figs. 10, 11)</b></p><p><b>Type:</b> — COLOMBIA. Cundinamarca: municipio Fomeque, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, sector Monterredondo, sendero Suasié, 4°37’24.9”N, 73°43’36.1”W, 3090−3170 m, 11 Oct 2015, <i>J. Betancur, M. Jaimes, C. Castro & E. Hernández 19362</i> (holotype: COL!; isotypes: CUVC!, FMB!, HUA!, MO!, SEL!).</p><p><i><i>Diagnosis:</i> Greigia muysca</i> is similar to <i>G. columbiana</i> but differs in its leaf sheaths ovate (vs. elliptic) and leaf blades abaxially very densely cinereous-lepidote (vs. very sparse indument with minute dark-centered peltate trichomes).</p><p><i>Plant</i> terrestrial, cespitose or solitary, 1−1.8 m tall, subcaulescent. <i>Leaves</i> coriaceous; sheaths differentiated from the blade, ovate, 8−13 × 2.7−5 cm, green, occasionally dark brown near the base, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire; blades lingulate, canaliculate, 66−140 cm long, 1.2−2 cm wide at the base, 1.5−3 cm wide in the middle, narrowing towards the base, green, abaxially very densely lepidote with cinereous peltate trichomes, adaxially glabrous, margins spinose-serrate only at the base and apex of the leaf blade, the basal spines triangular, antrorse, 1−7 × 1−2 mm, spaced 5−40 mm, dark brown, leaf blade apex attenuate. <i>Inflorescences</i> lateral, one per leaf. <i>Peduncle</i> 4−7 cm long, 10−12 mm in diameter, brown; lower peduncle bracts exceeding the internodes, coriaceous, triangular-ovate, 4−5 × 1.6−2 cm, brown, sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute; involucral peduncle bracts coriaceous, triangular-ovate, 5.5−8 × 2.4−3.4 cm, brown, lighter towards the apex, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex long-attenuate; upper peduncle bracts chartaceous to coriaceous, ovate, 4−6 × 2−3 cm, brown, lighter towards the apex, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire or with few spines towards the apex, apex acuminate to attenuate. <i>Fertile portion of the inflorescence</i> 5−7 cm long, 7−8 cm in diameter in the middle. <i>Primary bracts</i> similar to the upper peduncle bracts. <i>Spikes</i> 5−7 per inflorescence, two-flowered. <i>Floral bracts</i> exceeded by the sepals, coriaceous towards the apex, lanceolate, 30−47 × 7−10 mm, symmetric, brown, lighter towards the apex and margin, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute, mucronate. <i>Flowers</i> erect, sessile. <i>Sepals</i> free, equaling or exceeding the primary bracts in fruit, lance-ovate, 22−25 × 6−7 mm, symmetric, green, abaxially sparsely lepidote, entire, carinate, apex acute. <i>Petals</i> 34−44 mm long, corolla tube of 30 mm long, 4 mm in diameter, corolla lobes 12−14 × 7−11 mm, whitish, sparsely lepidote, apex acute. <i>Stamens</i> 32−37 mm long; filaments flattened, 25−33 × 2 mm, adnate to the corolla tube for 18−26 mm long; anthers dorsifixed, sagittate, 9 × 2.5 mm. <i>Pistil</i> 50 mm long, exceeded by the stamens; ovary oblate, 16 mm long, 6 mm in diameter, glabrous; style cylindrical, 29 mm long, 1.5 mm in diameter; stigma conduplicate-spiral, 6.5 mm long. <i>Fruits</i> oblate, flattened on the surface that is in contact with the adjacent fruit, 27−32 mm long, 12−14 mm in diameter when ripe, brown, sparsely lepidote. <i>Seeds</i> numerous per fruit, ovoid, 4 × 2 mm, reddish-dark brown.</p><p><b>Geographical distribution and habitat:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is endemic to highland ecosystems of the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, located in the departments of Boyacá and Cundinamarca (Fig. 3B). It is locally abundant and often the most common <i>Greigia</i> species within its elevational range of 2600–3720 m. The species is ecologically plastic, occurring both in the understory of montane forests, where it grows as a solitary plant reaching up to 1.8 m tall (Fig. 11A), and in open páramo grasslands, where it forms dense cushions of multiple individuals (Fig. 11B).</p><p><b>Etymology:</b> —The specific epithet honors the Muysca (also spelled Muisca) civilization, whose ancestral territory and cultural landscape encompass the geographic distribution of the species. In the Muysc cubun language, <i>muysca</i> means “person” or “people,” serving as both a singular and plural term (Gómez-Aldana, 2025).</p><p><b>Conservation status:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is endemic to the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, where it is relatively common across forested subpáramo, páramo shrubland, and open páramo ecosystems. The species is currently known from a substantial number of subpopulations, and its distribution is likely underestimated, with the potential to occur in additional suitable habitats throughout the cordillera. Although several areas where the species occurs are subject to anthropogenic pressures, including grazing, agriculture, and land-use change, <i>G. muysca</i> appears tolerant of lowintensity disturbance, particularly where the native forest matrix remains. Several subpopulations are located within formally protected areas, contributing to the stability of the species in parts of its range.</p><p>The species has an estimated Extent of Occurrence (EOO) of 14,740 km ² and an Area of Occupancy (AOO) of 128 km ². While the AOO is below the threshold for threatened categories under Criterion B, <i>Greigia muysca</i> is known from more than 20 locations and there is currently no evidence of continuing population decline or severe fragmentation. For these reasons, the species does not meet the criteria for listing as threatened. However, given the restricted habitat specificity, ongoing land-use pressures in parts of its range, and a relatively small AOO, <i>G. muysca</i> is close to qualifying for Vulnerable and is therefore assessed as Near Threatened (NT).</p><p><b>Additional specimens examined:— COLOMBIA. Bogotá, D. C.:</b> Ciudad Bolívar, localidad 19, vereda Pasquilla, finca Santa Cruz, 3300 m, 29 Jun 2022, <i>García-Zambrano 25</i> (COL!); Cerro Monserrate, 29 Oct 1971, <i>Lozano s.n.</i> (COL!); Nazareth, vereda Los Ríos, finca San Joaquín, 3000−3270 m, 5 Feb 1997, <i>Betancur 6975</i> (COL!, HUA!); Sumapaz, corregimiento Betania, entrada al Centro Comunitario Santa Rosa, 4°11’4”N, 74°12’43”W, 3500 m, 25 Feb 2023, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 5275</i> (COL!, FMB!, HUA!, MO!); Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz, camino entre La Unión y El Pedregal, hacia la laguna La Tabla, 3°57’ N, 74°20’ W, 3350−3720 m, 13−15 Jan 1997, <i>Betancur 6934</i> (COL!); carretera Santa Rosa a la laguna Los Tunjos, 4°13’29”N, 74°16’24.9”W, 3225 m, 22 Feb 1997, <i>Betancur 7048</i> (COL!, HUA!); vereda Santa Rosa, ladera de la Laguna Casa Blanda, 3500 m, 7 Aug 1998, <i>Pedraza 199</i> (COL!, HUA!); vereda San Juan y Vegas, 3225 m, 10 Aug 2003, <i>Riveros 8</i> (COL!, JBB!); corregimiento La Unión, Las Auras, 3000 m, 15 Oct 1999, <i>Vargas 6555</i> (HUA!). Usaquén, bosque del acueducto, Cerros Orientales de Bogotá, 2700−3050 m, 17 Dec 1995, <i>Betancur 6515</i> (COL!, JBB!); <i>Betancur 6520</i> (COL!). Usme, barrio Tihuaque, sector Las Violetas, páramo Cruz Verde, camino por la antigua cervecería alemana de Bogotá, 4°29’49.5”N, 4°29’49.5”N, 2984−3246 m, 8 Jun 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 41</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 42</i> (COL!, FMB!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 43</i> (COL!, FMB!); 12 Jul 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 53</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 54</i> (COL!, FMB!); 20 Dec 2022, <i>Llanos-Prieto 89</i> (COL!, FMB!). <b>Boyacá:</b> municipio Combita, vereda Santa Barbara, 5°45’46.8”N, 73°20’37.6”W, 3605 m, 14 Oct 2018, <i>Gómez 646</i> (FMB!); 5°45’56.3”N, 73°21’50.1”W, 3245 m, 18 Oct 2018, <i>Gómez 809</i> (FMB!). Municipio Duitama, corregimiento El Carmen, vereda El Carmen, páramo de La Rusia, 3600 m, 7 Nov 1993, <i>Betancur 4200</i> (COL!, HUA!). Municipio Paipa, Reserva Municipal Ranchería, cerca de la carretera que conecta a Paipa con la vereda Palermo, 17 Sep 2022, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 4936</i> (COL!, HUA!, MO!). Municipio Ráquira, vereda Firita Peña, arriba de las estribaciones de la cuchilla Peña Lisa, 5°24’11”N, 73°35’26.7”W, 3377 m, 19 Mar 2013, <i>Marín 5212</i> (FMB!). Municipio Ventaquemada, vereda Montoya, sector Mata Negra, vía a Laguna Verde, 5°24’16.7”N, 73°32’31.1”W, 3124 m, 3 Apr 2013, <i>Marín 5262</i> (FMB!). Municipio Villa de Leyva, Santuario de Flora y Fauna de Iguaque, 2900−3550 m, 29 May 1993, <i>Betancur 4125</i> (COL!, HUA!, SEL!); camino entre la cabaña Carrizal y Laguna de Iguaque, 2900−3550 m, 29 Mar 1993, <i>Betancur 4128</i> (COL!). <b>Cundinamarca:</b> municipio Choachí, Páramo El Verjón, Parque Ecológico Matarredonda, sendero hacia Cascada de la Abuela, 4°33’43.6”N, 74°0’2.8”W, 3600 m, 27 Dec 2021, <i>Llanos-Prieto 31</i> (COL!, FMB!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 32</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 33</i> (COL!, FMB!). Municipio Chocontá, páramo El Sisga, 2600−2750 m, 16 Apr 1963, <i>García-Barriga 18029</i> (COL!). Municipio Guasca, Fundación Encenillo (Universidad de los Andes), 4°46’N, 74°10’W, 3100 m, 30 Jan 1994, <i>Jaramillo 1</i> (COL!). Municipio Fómeque, Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza, sitio Monterredondo, cerca al campamento y al embalse de Chuza, 4°37’ N, 73°44’ W, 3000−3300, 20−21 Mar 1993, <i>Betancur 3993</i> (COL!, HUA!, NY!, SEL!). Municipio Subachoque, vereda El Páramo, sector El Tablazo, alrededores del radar, 3450 m, 1 Jul 1987, <i>Gutiérrez 218</i> (COL!); 5°0’38.52”N, 74°11’58.2”W, 3450 m, 14 Nov 2021, <i>Llanos-Prieto 26</i> (COL!, FMB!, MO!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 27</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 28</i> (COL!); <i>Llanos-Prieto 29</i> (COL!); vereda El Tobal, Finca “El Cerro”, 2900 m, 25 Feb 2002, <i>Hernández 674</i> (COL!). Municipio Villapinzón, Páramo de Guacheneque, 5.208153° N, 73.548428° W, 3170 m, 13 Jan 2023, <i>Aguirre-Santoro 5266</i> (COL!, MO!).</p><p><b>Taxonomical notes:</b> — <i>Greigia muysca</i> is similar to the sympatric <i>G. columbiana</i> and their respective morphological differences were compared in the diagnosis above. <i>G. muysca</i> can also be confused with the sympatric <i>G. stenolepis</i> but differs by its leaf sheaths green (vs. dark brown), leaf blades abaxially very densely cinereous-lepidote (vs. sparsely lepidote with dark-centered peltate trichomes) and adaxially glabrous (vs. sparsely lepidote), and primary bracts attenuate (vs. acute).</p> |
| title | Greigia muysca Llanos-Prieto, Aguirre-Santoro & Betancur 2025, sp. nov. |
| topic | Biodiversity Taxonomy Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Poales Bromeliaceae Greigia Greigia muysca |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18419522 |