TRIPOGON NICORAE SP. NOV AND TAXONOMIC SYNOPSIS OF THE GENUS TRIPOGON (POACEAE: CHLORIDOIDEAE: ERAGROSTIDEAE) IN AMERICA

ZULMA E. RÚGOLO DE AGRASAR & ANDREA S. VEGA

SYSTEMATIC BOTANY

Allan Press Inc.

Lugar: New Hampshire St. Lawrence KS 66044; Año: 2004 vol. 29 p. 874 - 882

0363-6445

ABSTRACT Tripogon nicorae Rúgolo & A. S. Vega, a new species from South America, is described and illustrated. A key for the identification of Tripogon species in America is included as well as a comparative table based on morphology, leaf anatomy, and micromorphological features of the spikelets. A taxonomic synopsis includes synonymy, geographical distribution and ecology, iconography, vernacular names, and a list of additional material examined. Some remarks of the other taxa remaining in the genus are included in comparison with American species. Rúgolo & A. S. Vega, a new species from South America, is described and illustrated. A key for the identification of Tripogon species in America is included as well as a comparative table based on morphology, leaf anatomy, and micromorphological features of the spikelets. A taxonomic synopsis includes synonymy, geographical distribution and ecology, iconography, vernacular names, and a list of additional material examined. Some remarks of the other taxa remaining in the genus are included in comparison with American species. Tripogon ekmanii E. Nicora & Rúgolo is reported for the first time in Uruguay. E. Nicora & Rúgolo is reported for the first time in Uruguay.