The morphology of the Polygala obovata complex, with a taxonomic revision of the current names, was studied, recognizing three new species of Polygala for Brazil. The new species, Polygala capitolensis, P. jardimii, and P. paganuccii, are described, along with their diagnostic characters and notes on taxonomy. Distribution maps and photographic plates, including a comparative morphology, are provided.
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21 December 2021
Disentangling Polygala obovata Complex (Polygalaceae), with a Description of Three New Species for Brazil
José Floriano Barêa Pastore,
Michelle Mota,
Erika Amano,
Agustina Martinez
Systematic Botany
Vol. 46 • No. 4
October–December 2021
Vol. 46 • No. 4
October–December 2021
Atlantic forest
Brazilian flora
Ericoideae
taxonomy