Mollugo brasiliensis (Molluginaceae), a new species from Eastern Brazil

14 June 2014

Thulin, Mats; Harley, Raymond

The new species Mollugo brasiliensis Thulin & Harley, a perennial viscous herb with 6-8 stamens, few-seeded capsules and tuberculate seeds, is described from eastern Brazil. It is compared primarily with the two other native members of Molluginaceae previously known from Brazil, M. verticillata L. and Glischrothamnus ulei Pilger.

10.1111/njb.00621