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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
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Abstract

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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José Floriano Barêa Pastore, Michelle Mota, Erika Amano, and Agustina Martinez "Disentangling Polygala obovata Complex (Polygalaceae), with a Description of Three New Species for Brazil," Systematic Botany 46(4), 985-997, (21 December 2021). https://doi.org/10.1600/036364421X16370109698588
Published: 21 December 2021
KEYWORDS
Atlantic forest
Brazilian flora
Ericoideae
taxonomy
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