Werneria spathulata, a new record for the flora of Ecuador, and rediscovery of Xenophyllum acerosum

Abstract

A new record of Werneria (Asteraceae) for Ecuador is reported, it is W. spathulata, a small, delicate, rhizomatous herb found in the paramos of Antisana Volcano. Moreover, rediscovery of Xenophyllum acerosum after 73 years in the Azuay province of southern Ecuador is documented.

Images of both species and their habitats are provided.

Keywords

• Asteraceae
• equatorial Andes
• paramo
• Antisana volcano