Scleria (Cyperaceae) in the state of Pará, Amazon, Brazil

ABSTRACT The present study analyzes the diversity of Scleria in the state of Pará and presents taxonomic treatments for all recorded species. The analysis was based on extensive herbarium studies (CEN, HBRA, HCJS, HSTM, IAN, IBGE, INPA, MFS, MG, RB, and UB) and field expeditions to several municipal...

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Published inActa Botânica Brasílica Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 215 - 247
Main Authors Schneider, Layla Jamylle Costa, Gil, André dos Santos Bragança
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sociedade Botânica do Brasil 01.06.2021
Subjects
Cyperoideae
flora
neotropics
Poales
Scleriae
sedges
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Summary:ABSTRACT The present study analyzes the diversity of Scleria in the state of Pará and presents taxonomic treatments for all recorded species. The analysis was based on extensive herbarium studies (CEN, HBRA, HCJS, HSTM, IAN, IBGE, INPA, MFS, MG, RB, and UB) and field expeditions to several municipalities of the state of Pará. Specimens were identified using relevant literature, protologues, and type specimens available online. We recognize 30 species of Scleria arranged in two subgenera and nine sections. Four species (i.e., Scleria arguta, S. burchellii, S. longigluma, and S. vaginata) represent new records for Pará, and a new species is proposed (i.e., Scleria sp.). An identification key, descriptions, illustrations, and comments on diagnostic characters, geographic distribution and habitat for all species are also provided.
ISSN:0102-3306
1677-941X
DOI:10.1590/0102-33062020abb0221