Resumen
The Caryophyllaceae are represented in Peru by 19 genera and 126 species (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993), mainly herbs and subshrubs. Here we recognize 44 endemic taxa in 11 genera. We applied IUCN categories and criteria to 43 taxa. Endemic taxa are found mainly in the High- Andean and Mesoandean regions, between 2500 and 4950 m elevation. Ten endemic species have been registered within Peru's protected areas system.
Título traducido de la contribución | Caryophyllaceae endemic to Peru |
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Idioma original | Español |
Páginas (desde-hasta) | 246s-252s |
Publicación | Revista Peruana de Biologia |
Volumen | 13 |
N.º | 2 |
Estado | Publicada - dic. 2006 |
Publicado de forma externa | Sí |
Palabras clave
- Caryophyllaceae
- Endemic plants
- Endemism
- Peru