Tripogon nicorae, a new species and synopsis of Tripogon (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in America

RÚGOLO DE AGRASAR, Z. E.; A. S. VEGA

SYSTEMATIC BOTANY

University of Wyoming

Lugar: Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Año: 2004 vol. 29 p. 874 - 882

0363-6445

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 and a comparative table based on morphology, leaf anatomy, micromorphological features of the spikelets, and ecology. The taxonomic synopsis includes synonymy, geographical distribution and ecology, iconography, vernacular names, and a list of representative specimens examined. Tripogon ekmanii Nicora & Rúgolo is reported for the first time in Uruguay.