Abstract
Monopera is described as a new genus in the Scrophulariaceae, subfamily Scrophularioideae, tribe Angeloneae. Two species are transferred fromAngelonia,Monopera micrantha andMonopera perennis. These species are described and illustrated, and a key is provided.
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Barringer, K. Monopera, a new genus of scrophulariaceae from South America. Brittonia 35, 111–114 (1983). https://doi.org/10.2307/2805946
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