Abstract

GARCIA RUENES, Diana Cristina  and  ALZATE GUARIN, Fernando Alveiro. The genus Alchornea (Euphorbiaceae) in Antioquia, Colombia. Biota colombiana [online]. 2021, vol.22, n.2, pp.2-15.  Epub July 27, 2021. ISSN 0124-5376.  https://doi.org/10.21068/c2021.v22n02a01.

A taxonomic study of the genus Alchornea in Antioquia, Colombia, is presented. Fifteen species are included, three of which (Alchornea brittonii, A. bogotensis. and A. discolor) are new records for the department. A morphological characterization, a species identification key, full descriptions, and taxonomic and geographic distribution notes of the species are provided.

Keywords : Distribution; Diversity; Morphology; Taxonomy..

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