A new species of Myrcia (Myrtaceae) from the Federal District, Brazil, with micromorphological highlights

Myrcia federalis, a new species closely related to M. goyazensis, distinguished by its hirsute flowers and strongly revolute blades, is described for the savannas of Central Brazil, in the Federal District. Additionally to its macromorphological description, leaf architecture and pollen morphology are described and illustrated; a couplet to distinguish it from M. goyazensis, a distribution map, and illustration are also presented.