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Identity of Lantana depressa and L. ovatifolia (Verbenaceae) of Florida and the Bahamas
Author(s): R. W. Sanders
Year: 1987
Journal: Systematic Botany
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Pages: 44-60
Article Topic(s): Morphology, Rare plants, Systematics, Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Lantana depressa (Pineland trailing lantana),
Abstract
Researches the morphology, chromosome numbers, and hybridization in Lantana depressa and L. ovatifolia to resolve taxonomic confusion between these taxa in in peninsular Florida and adjacent Grand Bahama Island. Lantana ovatifolia is endemic to Grand Bahama Island and should not be included in Florida's flora. Three varieties of L. depressa occur in peninsular Florida along with the non-native L. camara and the hybrids between the two species. The article provides detailed morphological and location information for L. depressa.Suggested Citation
R. W. Sanders. "Identity of Lantana depressa and L. ovatifolia (Verbenaceae) of Florida and the Bahamas." Systematic Botany 12.1 (1987): 44-60.Go back