Synopsis of Acalypha (Euphorbiaceae) of continental Ecuador

By

Cardiel, José María, 1963-
Muñoz, Pablo

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2012

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

17

Pages

1-17

Subjects

Acalypha , Ecuador , Euphorbiaceae , lectotypification , species identification

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.17.3190

 

Abstract

A critical review of the Ecuadorian species of Acalypha L. (Euphorbiaceae) is presented; 20 of the 38 previously recognized species are accepted, 9 are considered synonyms and 9 are based on misidentifications. Comprehensive nomenclatural information is supplied and 13 lectotypes are designated. An identification key is also provided.