Contribution to the study of the genus <I>Phyllanthus</I> (Euphorbiaceae) in Santa Catarina Island, Brazil

Authors

  • Mirian Ulysséa Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Leila da Graça Amaral Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Abstract

The species found in Santa Catarina Island are: P. fraternus, P. tenellus, P. niruri, P. urinaria, P. caroliniensis and P. stipulatus. P. fraternus, P. caroliniensis and P. stipulatus have not been described in the Island so far and P. fraternus is a new event for the Santa Catarina State. An identification key and a detailed description of the species are provided.

Author Biographies

Mirian Ulysséa, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Bióloga, ex-bolsista do CNPq (Proc. 801125/86), Departamento de Botânica / UFSC.

Leila da Graça Amaral, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Prof. Adjunto, Departamento de Botânica, UFSC. Campus Universitário. Trindade, Florianópolis, SC.

Published

1997-01-01

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