A New Combination in Asteropsis (Compositae: Astereae), and a Synopsis of the Genus

A new combination, Asteropsis megapotamica, is made after studying specimens at Paris (P). A taxonomic revision of Asteropsis, with detailed descriptions, drawings, and images of A. megapotamica is presented. A lectotype for Neja macrocephala is designated. A discussion about generic relationships o...

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Published in:Brittonia 2009-03, Vol.61 (1), p.1-7
Main Authors: Bonifacino, Jose M., Sancho, Gisela, Marchesi, Eduardo H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Florets
Genera
Genus species relationships
Herbs
Leaves
Lectotypes
Life Sciences
Phylogeny
Plant Anatomy/Development
Plant Ecology
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
Terminology
Transcriptional regulatory elements
Trichomes
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Summary:A new combination, Asteropsis megapotamica, is made after studying specimens at Paris (P). A taxonomic revision of Asteropsis, with detailed descriptions, drawings, and images of A. megapotamica is presented. A lectotype for Neja macrocephala is designated. A discussion about generic relationships of Asteropsis and closely related genera is provided.
ISSN:0007-196X
1938-436X
DOI:10.1007/s12228-008-9050-z