Flora of Bahia: Astraea (Euphorbiaceae)

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This work presents the taxonomic treatment of the genus Astraea in Bahia. The state, along with Minas Gerais, has the highest diversity of Astraea, with seven species recognized: A. digitata, A. gracilis, A. klotzschii, A. paulina, A. praetervisa, A. subcomosa and A. surinamensis. The treatment includes an identification key, descriptions, photographs and distribution maps, besides comments on geographical distribution, habitat and phenology.

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2020-07-17

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Silva, O. L. M. da, Carneiro-Torres, D. S., & Cordeiro, I. (2020). Flora of Bahia: Astraea (Euphorbiaceae). SITIENTIBUS série Ciências Biológicas, 20. https://doi.org/10.13102/scb5273

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