Synopsis of Ipomoea L. (Convolvulaceae) species in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil

Authors

  • Priscila Porto Alegre Ferreira
  • Silvia Teresinha Sfoggia Miotto

Keywords:

Ipomoea, Convolvulaceae, taxonomy, flora of Rio Grande do Sul State

Abstract

Ipomoea is the genus with the highest specific richness belonging to the family Convolvulaceae with 600-700 taxa. It is represented in Brazil by approximately 140 species. A survey of Ipomoea confirmed the occurrence of 32 taxa in Rio Grande do Sul. Analytical key, brief morphologic descriptions, data of geographical distribution, habitat and images of the taxa of Ipomoea found in State are provided.

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Published

2009-12-31

How to Cite

Ferreira, P. P. A., & Miotto, S. T. S. (2009). Synopsis of Ipomoea L. (Convolvulaceae) species in Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Revista Brasileira De Biociências, 7(4). Retrieved from https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/rbrasbioci/article/view/114897

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Flora Ilustrada do Rio Grande do Sul