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A new combination in Modiolastrum (Malvaceae) and remarks about the genus in South America

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Abstract

A key to the seven species of the South American genusModiolastrum is presented. In addition, variation within the genus and the relationship betweenModiola andModiolastrum are briefly discussed. The new combinationModiolastrum sandemanii is proposed, based onMalvastrum sandemanii Sandwith.

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Maryland, 20742, College Park, MD

    Steven R. Hill

  2. Science and Education Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Texas A&M University, 77843, College Station, TX

    Paul A. Fryxell

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Hill, S.R., Fryxell, P.A. A new combination in Modiolastrum (Malvaceae) and remarks about the genus in South America. Brittonia 32, 484–486 (1980). https://doi.org/10.2307/2806153

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