Abstract
The Cuscutaceae are represented in Peru by 19 species in the genus Cuscuta (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993), all of them herbs. Here we recognize seven endemic species, in need of taxonomic revision and additional plant collection; therefore, we did not apply IUCN categories and criteria. These endemic taxa grow mainly in the Mesoandean region, below 3200 m elevation. Apparently, only one species of endemic Cuscutaceae has been recorded in Peru's protected areas system.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 277s-278s |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Revista Peruana de Biologia |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Cuscuta
- Cuscutaceae
- Endemic plants
- Endemism
- Peru