Hamelia veracruzana (Rubiaceae), a new species of central Veracruz, Mexico

Abstract

Hamelia veracruzana is described and illustrated as a new species of the genus Hamelia. This species
grows in the region of Atoyac, central Veracruz, Mexico. This species shares similar traits with Hamelia
xorullensis and H. calycosa of section Amphituba; however, it differs in the position, size and shape of
leaves and stipules.