Euphorbia serpens Kunth, 1817
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/phytotaxa.181.4.1 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5150788 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03ADE338-FF9B-FFB5-C9C0-FEC0FB50B633 |
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Felipe |
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Euphorbia serpens Kunth |
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20. Euphorbia serpens Kunth View in CoL in Humboldt et al. (1817: 52) ( Fig. 6E–F View FIGURE 6 ). Type:— VENEZUELA. Vargas, Distrito Federal, Crescit in umbrosis Cumanae prope Bordones et Punta Araya, A.J.A. Bonpland & F.W.H.A. von Humboldt 407 (holotype P!).
Distribution and habitat:— Euphorbia serpens is a worldwide tropical and subtropical weed. In the State of São Paulo the species is quite common (not as much so as E. prostrata and E. thymifolia ), mainly in disturbed areas.
Representative Specimen:— BRAZIL. São Paulo: Guarulhos , 03 April 2012, O.L.M. Silva 80 (SP) .
Taxonomic notes:— Euphorbia serpens differs from all other prostrate Euphorbia in the state of São Paulo by its complete absence of an indumentum, fused, whitish triangular intrapetiolar stipules, cyathial glands with petaloid appendages well developed and equal in size, presence of adventitious roots and a smooth seed coat.
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