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Paspalum burmanii (Poaceae: Paniceae), a New Species from

Tarciso S. Filgueiras

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Abstract

Paspalum burmanii, native to central Brazil, is described as a new species in subgenus Ceresia. The new species is morphologically related to P humboldtianum Fltigge, P buchtienii Hackel, and R phyllorachys Hackel by features of its inflo- rescences, spikelets, and upper anthecium texture and ornamentation. The new species is illustrated and compared with several putatively related taxa. A key to all related species is provided.

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Paspalum burmanii, native to central Brazil, is described as a new species in subgenus Ceresia. The new species is morphologically related to P humboldtianum Fltigge, P buchtienii Hackel, and R phyllorachys Hackel by features of its inflo- rescences, spikelets, and upper anthecium texture and ornamentation. The new species is illustrated and compared with several putatively related taxa. A key to all related species is provided.

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Paspalum burmanii, native to central Brazil, is described as a new species in subgenus Ceresia. The new species is morphologically related to P humboldtianum Fltigge, P buchtienii Hackel, and R phyllorachys Hackel by features of its inflo- rescences, spikelets, and upper anthecium texture and ornamentation. The new species is illustrated and compared with several putatively related taxa. A key to all related species is provided.

Key concepts: Paspalum, Subgenus, Poaceae, Biology, Taxon, Key (lock), Botany, Taxonomy (biology)

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