A new combination in Lapanthus (Bromeliaceae).
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SUBMITTER: Louzada RB
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3519354 | biostudies-literature | 2012
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A new combination in Lapanthus (Bromeliaceae).
Louzada Rafael Batista RB Wanderley Maria das Graças Lapa Md
PhytoKeys 20121026 17
A new combination, Lapanthus vidaliorum (O.B.C. Ribeiro & C.C. Paula) Louzada & Wand. is proposed for Orthophytum vidaliorum O.B.C. Ribeiro & C.C. Paula. In addition notes on taxonomy, geographic distribution and conservation are provided. ...[more]
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