%0 Journal Article
%T A Synopsis of Pterostemon (Iteaceae), a Group Endemic to Mexico
%A Judith M¨¢rquez Guzm¨¢n
%A Martha Mart¨ªnez Gordillo
%A Ramiro Cruz Dur¨¢n
%A Jaime Jim¨¦nez Ram¨ªrez
%A Mar¨ªa Cristina P¨¦rez-Amador
%J American Journal of Plant Sciences
%P 1-9
%@ 2158-2750
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ajps.2013.412A1001
%X The genus Pterostemon Schauer (Iteaceae), is a group of three species restricted in distribution to Mexico. It includes: Pterostemon mexicanus Schauer, P. rotundifolius Ram¨ªrez, and P. bravoanus J. Jim¨¦nez-Ram. & Mart¨ªnez Gordillo. On the basis of field observations and herbarium specimens, we review the morphology (vegetative and reproductive), and distribution to give an updated taxonomic treatment for the genus. Additionally the utility of morphological characters is evaluated for taxomic use, and detailed taxonomic descriptions and ecological associations are given for each species.
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%K Mexico
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%K Iteaceae
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=39133