Tripogon nicorae Rúgolo & A. S. Vega, a new species from South America, is described and illustrated. A key for the identification of Tripogon species in America is included and a comparative table based on morphology, leaf anatomy, micromorphological features of the spikelets, and ecology. The taxonomic synopsis includes synonymy, geographical distribution and ecology, iconography, vernacular names, and a list of representative specimens examined. Tripogon ekmanii Nicora & Rúgolo is reported for the first time in Uruguay.
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1 October 2004
Tripogon nicorae, a New Species and Synopsis of Tripogon (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in America
Zulma E. Rúgolo de Agrasar,
Andrea S. Vega
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