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On the identity of Spermacoce polygonifolia andSpermacoce perijaensis (Rubiaceae)

Abstract

We present two new combinations in species of the Spermacoceae tribe from South America: Spermacoce polygonifolia is transferred to genusMitracarpus and S. perijaensis toTobagoa. We propose a lectotype for Tobagoa maleolens and neotype for Diodia ottonis.

Key words:
lectotypification; Mitracarpus; Spermacoceae; Tobagoa

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