First record in the Mexican flora of Hygrophila polysperma (Acanthaceae), an aquatic weed

Authors

  • MAHINDA MARTÍNEZ
  • ARTURO MORA OLIVO
  • THOMAS F. DANIEL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2008.001.500

Keywords:

Hygrophila polysperma, aquatic weed, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Abstract

THE PRESENCE IN MEXICO OF THE AQUATIC WEED HYGROPHILA POLYSPERMA IS REPORTED FOR THE FIRST TIME. DATA REGARDING HISTORY IN AMERICA, MORPHOLOGY, AND DISTRIBUTION IN TAMAULIPAS ARE PROVIDED. A KEY IS INCLUDED TO DISTINGUISH THIS SPECIES FROM THE MEXICAN NATIVE, H. COSTATA. FINALLY, THE THREAT THAT THIS INTRODUCED PLANT REPRESENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN MEXICO IS DISCUSSED

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Published

2008-06-01

How to Cite

MARTÍNEZ, M., MORA OLIVO, A., & DANIEL, T. F. (2008). First record in the Mexican flora of Hygrophila polysperma (Acanthaceae), an aquatic weed. Revista Mexicana De Biodiversidad, 79(001). https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2008.001.500

Issue

Vol. 79 No. 001: junio

Section

NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)