The genus Ageratina (Eupatorieae, Asteraceae) in Ancash department, Peru

A total of 10 species of Ageratina Spach were found in the Ancash department, grouped in two subgenera, Ageratina and Apoda R.M.King & H.Rob. Two species are new reports for the department, Ageratina bishopii R.M.King & H.Rob. and A. proba (N.E.Br.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Six are...

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Navarro, Eduardo, Cano, Asunción
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2025
Country:Perú
Institution:Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Repository:Revistas - Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Language:Spanish
OAI Identifier:oai:revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe:article/29495
Online Access:https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/rpb/article/view/29495
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:tribe Eupatorieae
taxonomy
dichotomous keys
flora
Andes
tribu Eupatorieae
taxonomía
claves dicotómicas
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Summary:A total of 10 species of Ageratina Spach were found in the Ancash department, grouped in two subgenera, Ageratina and Apoda R.M.King & H.Rob. Two species are new reports for the department, Ageratina bishopii R.M.King & H.Rob. and A. proba (N.E.Br.) R.M.King & H.Rob. Six are endemic to Peruvian territory. The greatest diversity of species is found between 3100 – 4300 m in shrubby and rocky-stony slopes. Dichotomous keys for the subgenera and species are provided. A brief description of information on the ecology, distribution and material examined of each species is included as well common names and uses.