Taylor N. P., de Siqueira J. A., Albuquerque-Lima S., Zappi D. C., An extraordinary third species of Quiabentia Britton & Rose (Cactaceae-Opuntioideae-Cylindropuntieae), from the Caatinga of Northeastern Brazil, Bradleya, 2026, 44:79-93, doi: 10.25223/brad.n44.2026.a9
The protologue of Quiabentia pelodaserra from limestone outcrops in Bahia state. It compares the new species with Q. verticillata and Q. zehntneri, and describes white evening flowers, the nectar chamber, habitat and threats. Bat pollination is presented as a hypothesis derived from the suite of floral traits.