Frontiers in Genetics (Apr 2023)

Taxonomic revision of Physalis in Mexico

  • Mahinda Martínez,
  • Mahinda Martínez,
  • Ofelia Vargas-Ponce,
  • Ofelia Vargas-Ponce,
  • Pilar Zamora-Tavares,
  • Pilar Zamora-Tavares

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2023.1080176
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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Physalis (Solanaceae, Solanoideae) is an American genus of ca. 90 species, with its diversity centered on Mexico. We recognize 61 species within the country, for which we provide a generic morphological description, an artificial key to determine species, and brief descriptions. We include distributions, habitats, diagnostic characters, phenology, and uses. Distribution maps and field photographs are also provided. We include conservation status as evaluated by the IUCN.

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