Increasing knowledge on the diversity of canelas-de-ema in the campo rupestre: two new species of Vellozia (Velloziaceae) from the southern Espinhaço Range, Brazil

Background and aims – Two new species of Vellozia (Velloziaceae) are here described illustrated, albohexandra V. mellosilvae . These morphologically similar to armata , luteola inselbergae probably belonging the same informal group. Material methods Morphological anatomical descriptions were based on herbarium specimens in situ observations. Standard taxonomy plant anatomy practices applied. Key results can be easily distinguished from other group by its sessile flowers with white smaller petals sepals, six stamens, style stigma. The is endemic Cristália municipality, Minas Gerais state, has been classified as Data Deficient according IUCN criteria. shares morphological affinities but it leaves serrate margin abaxial furrows, longer evident pedicel, larger sepals. This Itacambira should considered Critically Endangered.