Theophrastaceae endemic to Peru

Blanca León

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Abstract

The Theophrastaceae are represented in Peru by two genera and 17 species (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993; Ulloa Ulloa et al., 2004), between trees and shrubs. Here we recognize five endemic species in the genus Clavija. These endemic species are found in Very Humid Premontane Forests, Very Humid Montane Forests, Humid Lowland Amazonian Forests and Dry Forests regions, between 200 and 1850 m elevation. One endemic species has been recorded Peru's protected areas system.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)652s-653s
Number of pages0
JournalRevista Peruana de Biologia
Volume13
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2006

Keywords

  • Clavija
  • Endemic plants
  • Endemism
  • Peru
  • Theophrastaceae

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