Elytraria macrophylla Leonard

PHENOLOGY.— Flowering: July; fruiting: July.

DISTRIBUTION.— Mexico (Hgo., Qro., S.L.P., Tamps.).

HABITAT.— Tropical deciduous forest.

ELEVATION.— 200–420 meters.

NOTES.— Daniel and Acosta C. (2003) provided a description of this uncommon species, which is rare in Tamaulipas. The lemon yellow flowers (Fig. 2F) turn whitish with age.

REPRESENTATIVE SPECIMENS.— Mpio. Aldama, Sierra de Tamaulipas, Las Yucas (ca. 23° 14ʹN, 98°10ʹW), R. Dressler 2018 (GH, MO, US); Mpio. Villa de Casas, Cañón del Diablo, H. Puig 454 (ENCB).