Fig. 1 in Merianthera calyptrata sp. nov. (Melastomataceae, Myrtales), a new candelabriform species from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Fig. 1. Illustration of Merianthera calyptrata R.Goldenb., Bochorny & Fraga sp. nov. A. Fertile branch. B. Detail of the branch showing leaf and flower scars plus two lenticels, each at one side of the leaf scar. C. Branch tip with leaves, flower buds, an open flower and a fruit. D. Flower opening sequence, from left to right: flower bud, with the calyptrate calyx still attached to the hypanthium; flower bud, with a circumscissile dehiscence, but the calyptra still holding the petals together; and young flower, with the calyptrate calyx falling from the petal tips. E. Petal, adaxial surface. F. Flower in longitudinal section (calyx, petals and stamens removed) with detail of trichomes at the base of style. G. Antesepalous stamens, from bud (left) and mature flower (right). H. Antepetalous stamens, from bud (right) and mature flower (left). I. Antepetalous stamen, detail of the pore. From Fraga & Couto 4144 (all drawings). Drawn by Diana Carneiro.