Melosperma Explained
Melosperma andicola is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Plantaginaceae. It is the sole species in genus Melosperma.[1]
It is a subshrub native to southern South America, ranging along the Andes of western Argentina and central Chile.
Two varieties are accepted.
- Melosperma andicola var. andicola (synonyms Herpestis andicola and Melosperma glabra) – western Argentina and central Chile
- Melosperma andicola var. angustifolia (synonym Melosperma angustifolia) – western Argentina and central Chile
Notes and References
- Web site: Melosperma Benth. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . 18 May 2021 . en.