A new species of Saracha (Solanaceae) from the Central Andes of Peru.

ABSTRACT: Saracha andina Rob. Fernandez, I. Revilla & E. Pariente, sp. nov. (Solanaceae), a new species endemic to the central Andes of Peru, is described here. The new species differs from other species of Saracha Ruiz & Pav. by the combination of small and coriaceous leaves and clearly tubular flowers. A summary of the taxonomic history of the genus Saracha, an identification key for its species and a phylogenetic analysis of this genus and related genera are provided.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Hilario R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5624201 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature