A new Calyptranthes (Myrtaceae) from Nicaragua

In preparation for the treatment of Calyptranthes (Myrtaceae) for the Flora de Nicaragua, a summary and identification key to the five known species f rom the country are presented. One of these, Calyptranthes amarulenta B. Ho lst, a new species from central Nicaragua, is described and illustrated. Th e new species is characterized by having bicolorous leaf blades when dry th at are rounded to obtuse at the apex, a biconvex midvein on the upper leaf surface, and a glabrous inflorescence.