Untangling Eriotheca gracilipes (Malvaceae, Bombacoideae): A new species and a new combination in Eriotheca

Eriotheca gracilipes concept is re-circumscribed according to the shape and texture of leaflets, diameter petiole, calyx color, seed striation geographic distribution. In addition, a new species (Eriotheca uniflora) combination crenulata) are proposed here. Descriptions, identification key, taxonomic comments, distribution, phenology conservation status, images diagnostic characteristics table with information about these features provided for three species.