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Stephanbeckia plumosa (Liabeae: Compositae): A new genus and species from southern Bolivia

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Material from southern Bolivia, recently collected by Stephan Beck, is described as a new genus and species, Stephanbeckia plumosa (Compositae: Liabeae). Both morphological and molecular data place the genus in the broadly interpreted subtribe Paranepheliinae, but clearly distinct from other members. It differs morphologically by its small size, deciduous plumose pappus, lack of paleae, and compressed bicostate achenes. A key to the genera of the Liabeae is provided.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge Carol Kelloff and Raymund Chan (co-authors on the molecular work) for allowing us to use the preliminary results of their analyses. We thank Alice Tangerini for the lovely drawing and John Skvarla for preparing the pollen and providing the SEM images.

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Robinson, H., Funk, V.A. Stephanbeckia plumosa (Liabeae: Compositae): A new genus and species from southern Bolivia. Brittonia 63, 75–82 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-010-9136-2

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