Gutierrezia mendocina (Asteraceae, Astereae), a new South American species

Authors

  • F. Ratto Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • A. Bartoli Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad de Buenos Aires

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/collectbot.v33.002

Keywords:

Argentina, Gutierrezia, Mendoza

Abstract


A taxonomic revision of the South American species of Gutierrezia has revealed a new species from Argentina, characterised by its stems with the base prostrate and rooting, turbinate heads and white ray florets. This species, found in the Department of Tunuyán of Mendoza Province (Argentina), is described and illustrated and a key to differentiate it from allied species is given.

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Published

2014-12-30

How to Cite

Ratto, F., & Bartoli, A. (2014). Gutierrezia mendocina (Asteraceae, Astereae), a new South American species. Collectanea Botanica, 33, e002. https://doi.org/10.3989/collectbot.v33.002

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