Abstract
This is the «mashua» family. The Tropaeolaceae are represented in Peru by one genus, Tropaeolum, and 24 species (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993), all herbs and vines. Here we recognize 10 endemic species, which are found mainly in Very Humid Montane Forests and Mesoandean regions, between 1800 and 3200 m elevation. Only one endemic has been recorded within Peru's protected areas system.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 657s-658s |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Journal | Revista Peruana de Biologia |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Endemic plants
- Endemism
- Peru
- Tropaeolaceae
- Tropaeolum