THREE NEW SPECIES OF HYDROCOTYLE (ARALIACEAE) RESTRICTED TO THE YUNGAS FROM LA PAZ, BOLIVIA: CHUSPIPATA AND VALLE DE ZONGO.

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  • J. Moisés Mendoza F.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22497/131

Abstract

Abstract

Three new species of Hydrocotyle are described from Yungas vegetation in Bolivia, which are endemic: Hydrocotyle escondida M. Mend., Hydrocotyle zongoana M. Mend., Hydrocotyle solomonii M. Mend. The new species are illustrated, taxonomical differences between the new taxa and related species are discussed and notes on the natural distribution and ecology of each taxon are provided.

Keywords: Hydrocotyle, Araliaceae, endemic, Yungas vegetation, Bolivia.

Resumen

Se describen tres nuevas especies de Hydrocotyle, endémicas a la vegetación de Yungas en Bolivia: Hydrocotyle escondida M. Mend., Hydrocotyle zongoana M. Mend., Hydrocotyle solomonii M. Mend. Se ilustran las especies nuevas, se discuten las diferencias taxonómicas con especies afines y se adicionan notas sobre distribución natural y ecología, para cada taxón.

Palabras clave: Hydrocotyle, Araliaceae, endémico, vegetación de Yungas, Bolivia.


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2015-04-07

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