Calotropis procera (Apocynaceae), first evidences of its naturalización in Argentina

Authors

  • Mariela Fabbroni Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Sede Regional Orán, Universidad Nacional de Salta, Salta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4500-5353
  • Ariel F. Casas Marty Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Sede Regional Orán, Universidad Nacional de Salta, Salta
  • Héctor A. Keller Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste - CONICET, Casilla de Correo 209, 3400-Corrientes https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1797-9492

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30972/bon.3014590

Keywords:

Alien plants, Asclepiadoideae, Salta Province, shrubs

Abstract

According to observations and samples collected in northwestern Argentina, the presence of an adventitious species, Calotropis procera (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae), native to Africa and SW Asia, naturalized in various parts of the world and with great invasive potential, is documented for the first time in this country. The species is described, illustrated by photographs, and information on the populations found is provided.

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Published

2020-12-23

How to Cite

Fabbroni, M., Casas Marty, A. F., & Keller, H. A. (2020). Calotropis procera (Apocynaceae), first evidences of its naturalización in Argentina. Bonplandia, 30(1), 61–66. https://doi.org/10.30972/bon.3014590

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