Paspalum burmanii (Poaceae : Paniceae), a new species from central Brazil

Authors
Filgueiras, TS Morrone, O Zuloaga, FO
Citation
Ts. Filgueiras et al., Paspalum burmanii (Poaceae : Paniceae), a new species from central Brazil, NOVON, 11(1), 2001, pp. 36-39
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
NOVON
ISSN journal
10553177 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
36 - 39
Database
ISI
SICI code
1055-3177(200121)11:1<36:PB(:PA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Paspalum burmanii, native to central Brazil, is described as a new species in subgenus Ceresia. The new species is morphologically related to P. humbo ldtianu Flugge, P. buchtienii Hackel, and P. phyllorachys Hackel by feature s of its inflorescences, spikelets, and upper anthecium texture and ornamen tation. The new species is illustrated and compared with several putatively related taxa. A key to all related species is provided.