A new species of Nectria on Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae) in Ecuador and a key to Nectria and allied genera on palms

Resumen

A new species of Nectria, N. palmicola on rachides of Mauritie flexuosa, is described from Ecuador. it is compared with the similar species, N. calami and N. pseudopezizia. Nectrie palmicola is illustrated with light and SEM micrographs and line diagrams. A key and host index to species of Nectria and allied genera on palms is given.