Malesherbia paniculata explained

Malesherbia paniculata is perennial subshrub native to the Atacama, Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, and O'Higgins regions of Chile.[1] [2] [3] It can be found at elevations of up to 2600m to sea level. It was originally described in 1827 by D. Don.[4]

Phenotypically, M. paniculata is extremely similar to sister species M. linearifolia. Though they are distinguishable by their leaves.[5] Additionally, they differ in their species range.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malesherbia paniculata D.Don Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2022-12-30 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Malesherbia paniculata D. Don - Encyclopedia of Life . 2022-12-30 . eol.org.
  3. Web site: Malesherbia paniculata D. Don The Endemic Plants of Chile . 2022-12-30 . chileanendemics.rbge.org.uk.
  4. Web site: Instituto de Botánica Darwinion . 2022-12-30 . www.darwin.edu.ar.
  5. Bull-Hereñu . Kester . 2020 . Notas acerca de la nueva clasificación de Malesherbia Ruiz & Pav. (Passifloraceae) para Chile . Chloris Chilensis . 32 . 2 . 1-33 . Research Gate.