Heliotropium pakistanicum sp. Nov. (Boraginaceae) from Pakistan

Heliotropium pakistanicum Shaheen sp. nov., has been described as new species to science. This taxon has been collected from Thal Desert, Punjab province, Pakistan. This species is closely associated with H. cabulicum Bunge. However, It differs from H. cabulicum in its leaf shape, inflorescence and...

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Published in:Planta daninha Vol. 37
Main Authors: SHAHEEN, H., POTTER, D., QASEEM, M.F., QURESHI, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira da Ciência das Plantas Daninhas 01-01-2019
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Summary:Heliotropium pakistanicum Shaheen sp. nov., has been described as new species to science. This taxon has been collected from Thal Desert, Punjab province, Pakistan. This species is closely associated with H. cabulicum Bunge. However, It differs from H. cabulicum in its leaf shape, inflorescence and glabrous corolla tube and bulbose base hairs. Taxonomic details of Heliotropium pakistanicum have been provided in this article. RESUMO: Heliotropium pakistanicum Shaheen sp. nov. é descrita como uma nova espécie para a ciência. Este táxon foi coletado no deserto de Thal, província de Punjab, Paquistão. Esta espécie está intimamente associada à H. cabulicum Bunge. No entanto, difere de H. cabulicum no que diz respeito à forma da folha, inflorescência e tubo da corola glabro e pelos de base bulbosa. Detalhes taxonômicos de Heliotropium pakistanicum foram fornecidos neste artigo.
ISSN:0100-8358
1806-9681
1806-9681
DOI:10.1590/s0100-83582019370100050