Springer Verlag, Brittonia, 2(66), p. 170-173
DOI: 10.1007/s12228-013-9321-1
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A new species of Graffenrieda (Melastomataceae: Merianieae) from northern Brazil and southern Venezuela is described. Graffenrieda laevicarpa closely resembles the morphologically variable and complex G. caryophyllea, but can be distinguished based on leaf morphology and pubescence, and by its shiny capsules.