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Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 500; Smith, C. P., 1941: 244; Smith, C. P., 1948: 594.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean III: shrublands. 3500-4000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Balls 6735* (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco.
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Lupinus sericeolodix C.P. Sm.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 476; Smith, C. P., 1941: 266; Smith, C. P., 1948: 631.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean III: rocky slopes. 3500-4000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality. . Treated as a synonym of L.
cymboides in the Flora of Peru.
Voucher: Ledig 19* (US)
Departments: Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 501; Smith, C. P., 1940: 168; Smith, C. P., 1941: 290;
Smith, C. P., 1948: 597.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean II: grasslands, shrublands. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Stafford S.T.11* (K)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 501; Smith, C. P., 1940: 184; Smith, C. P., 1941: 296;
Foster, R. C., 1958: 98.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean III: grasslands, shrublands. 3500-4000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Williams 2518* (NY)
Departments: Puno.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 501; Smith, C. P., 1941: 283; Smith, C. P., 1948: 621.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 21653* (DS)
Departments: Lima.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 502; Smith, C. P., 1940: 178; Smith, C. P., 1941: 294;
Smith, C. P., 1948: 607.
Ecology: Endemic subshrub. Andean II-III: grasslands. 3000-4000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 9253 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Junín, Lima, Puno, Tacna.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 502; Smith, C. P., 1940: 170; Smith, C. P., 1941: 291.
Ecology: Native herb, subshrub. Andean II-III: grasslands, rocky slopes,
shrublands. 3000-4000 m.
Voucher: Lagasca 66* (G photo F!), Núñez & Vargas 9225 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Cuzco, Huancavelica, Junín, Lima, Puno.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 502; Smith, C. P., 1940: 179; Smith, C. P., 1941: 295.
Ecology: Endemic subshrub. Andean II: grasslands, rocky slopes. 2500-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 7467* (US)
Departments: Moquegua.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 503; Smith, C. P., 1940: 171; Smith, C. P., 1941: 292.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean II: disturbed areas, forests. 2500-3500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 870* (B), Ferreyra 16801 (USM!)
Departments: Puno.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 503; Smith, C. P., 1941: 245, 280; Smith, C. P., 1948:
598.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: grasslands, rocky slopes, shrublands. 2000-2500
m.
Voucher: Balls 6805* (US)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 504; Smith, C. P., 1941: 274; Smith, C. P., 1948: 621.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Andean II: grasslands, rocky slopes. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 596* (F)
Departments: Lima.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 504; Smith, C. P., 1941: 263; Smith, C. P., 1953: 753.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Andean III: grasslands. 3500- > 4500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 3264* (B photo F!), Duncan 2721 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Junín, Lima, La Libertad.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 505; Smith, C. P., 1940: 156; Smith, C. P., 1941: 287;
Smith, C. P., 1948: 635.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean II-III: rocky slopes, shrublands. 3000-4000
m.
Voucher: Wilkes Exped. s.n.* (US), Pennell 14400 (GH)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cuzco, Lima.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 479; Smith, C. P., 1941: 264; Smith, C. P., 1948: 633.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. Andean II: disturbed areas, grasslands. 3000-3500
m.
Note: Published as "yanlyensis"; corrected in the Flora of Peru where treated as a
synonym of L. fieldii.
Voucher: Weberbauer 351* (B), Weberbauer 2576 (B)
Departments: Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 506; Smith, C. P., 1941: 281; Smith, C. P., 1948: 598.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: shrublands. 2000-2500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Mexia 8076* (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Lycaste barringtoniae var. grandiflora Hook. f. = Lycaste ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.)
Lindl. ex Rchb. f.
Synonyms: Lycaste ciliata (Lindl.) Lindl., Lycaste ciliata Hook. f., Lycaste
ciliata Lindl., Lycaste ciliata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 642; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 90.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean I-II: forests, rocky slopes. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 5288 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco.
Lycaste cobbiana Hort. ex Veitch = Lycaste fimbriata (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn.
Lycaste costata (Lindl.) Lindl. = Lycaste ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl. ex Rchb. f.
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Lycaste fimbriata (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn.
Synonyms: Lycaste fimbriata Hort. ex Veitch, Lycaste fimbriata Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 642; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 90.
Ecology: Native epiphytic or terrestrial herb. Andean II: forests. 2000-2500 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 644; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 92.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I: forests. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Forget s.n.* , Hutchison 3670 (UC)
Departments: Amazonas.
Synonyms: Lycaste longipetala (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Lycaste longipetala E. Morren,
Lycaste longipetala Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 56; Garay, L. A., 1962: 524; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA photo MO!), Solomon 3137 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Synonyms: Lycaste macrophylla Lindl., Lycaste macrophylla Poepp. & Endl., Lycaste
macrophylla Schltr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 646; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 7287 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 648; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 94.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Warscewicz s.n.* , Bennett et al. 3990 (MO)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín.
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Lychnis andicola (Gillies ex Hooker & Arnott) Britton = Silene andicola Gillies ex
Hooker & Arnott
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Lycianthes lineata (R. & P.) Bitter
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Lycianthes lycioides subsp. tomentosa (Dunal) Bitter
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Lycianthes poeppigii Bitter
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Lycioplesium obovatum (R. & P.) Miers
Lycioplesium obovatum (R. & P.) Miers = Dunalia obovata (R. & P.) Dammer
Lycium americanum var. chrysocarpum Urb. & Ekman = Lycium americanum Jacq.
Lycium boerhaaviaefolium L. f.
Reference: FP 1349: 6.
Synonyms: Lycium distichum (Meyen) Nees, Lycium distichum Rusby, Lycium distichum
Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1349: 8; Bernardello, L. M., 1986: 273.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean I-II, Coastal: forests on white sand. 0-3500 m.
Voucher: Hutchison & Wright 7172 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Cuzco, Puno, Tacna.
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Lycium horridum Kunth
Lycium obovatum Ruiz & Pav. = Dunalia obovata (R. & P.) Dammer
Lycium parvifolium Roemer & Schultes = Iochroma parvifolium (Roemer & Schultes)
D'Arcy
Lycium spathulatum Ruiz & Pav. = Dunalia spathulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Braun &
Bouché
Lycium umbellatum Ruiz & Pav. = Iochroma umbellatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Hunziker ex
D'Arcy
Synonyms: Lycomormium squalidum hort. ex Rchb. f., Lycomormium squalidum Poepp. &
Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 602; Sweet, H. R., 1974: 196; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Ecology. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Poeppig s.n.* , Weberbauer 6808 (F)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto.
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Lycopersicon pennellii (Correll) D'Arcy
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Lycopersicum dentatum Dunal
Lygistum acutifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze = Manettia acutifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Lygistum racemosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze = Manettia racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Lygistum umbellatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze = Manettia umbellata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1333: 51; Ray Jr., J. D., 1966: 104; Ståhl, B., 1990:
28.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: disturbed areas, rocky slopes. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Díaz & Baldeón 2431 (MO!)
Departments: Piura.
Lysimachia monnieri L.
Lysimachia monnieri L. = ?
Note: NN
Lysipomia acuta E. Wimm. = Lysipomia sphagnophila subsp. acuta (E. Wimm.) McVaugh
Synonyms: Lysipomia aretioides Roem. & Schult., Lysipomia aretioides Roem. &
Schult., Lysipomia aretioides Willd. in Roem. & Schult.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1381: 484; Jeppesen, S., 1981: 138.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Lysipomia hirta E. Wimm.
Reference: FP 1381: 486; Wimmer, F. E., 1953: 753; Wimmer, F. E., 1968: 899.
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Synonyms: Lysipomia laricina (Benth.) Benth. & Hook. f., Lysipomia laricina Benth.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1381: 486.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Note: NN
Lythrum dipetalum L. f.
Lythrum racemosum L. f.
Lythrum salicaria L.
Lythrum salicaria L.
Reference: FP 21: 278; Rudd, V. E., 1977: 134; Bastos, M. de N. do C., 1987: 245.
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Machaerium floribundum var.parviflorum Benth.
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Machaerium isadelphum (E. Meyer) Amshoff
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 281; Ducke, A., 1949: 245; Rudd, V. E., 1977: 138.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Croat 18151 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
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Machaerium longifolium Benth.
Reference: FP 21: 282; Rudd, V. E., 1977: 134; Bastos, M. de N. do C., 1987: 245.
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Machaerium quinata var.parviflorum (Benth.) Rudd
Reference: FP 21: 284; Rudd, V. E., 1977: 134; Bastos, M. de N. do C., 1987: 248.
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Maclura brasiliensis (Mart.) Endl.
Synonyms: Maclura tinctoria tinctoria (L.) Gaudich. ex Benth. & Hook. f., Maclura
tinctoria tinctoria L., Maclura tinctoria tinctoria Miq., Maclura tinctoria var.
tinctoria (Miq.) Bureau, Maclura tinctoria var. tinctoria Bureau
Reference: Kaastra, R. C., 1972: 665; Berg, C. C., 1986: 244.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas,
forests, riversides. 0-3000 m.
Note: Kaastra (1972) treats this taxon under Chlorophora.
Voucher: Woytkowski 7055 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto,
Pasco, San Martín, Tumbes, Ucayali.
Maclura tinctoria var. affinis (Miq.) Bureau = Maclura tinctoria (L.) Steud. subsp.
tinctoria
Maclura tinctoria var. chlorocarpa Bureau = Maclura tinctoria (L.) Steud. subsp.
tinctoria
Reference: Flora Peru: 1342: 284; Ewan, J., 1948: 235; Maas, pers. comm..
Synonyms: Macrocarpaea ovalis (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze, Macrocarpaea ovalis Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1342: 288; Ewan, J., 1948: 234; Weaver Jr., R. E., 1972:
306.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: forests. 1500-3000 m.
Note: Treated under Lisianthus in the Flora of Peru.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón (or Dombey) s.n.* (MA photo F), Stein & Todzia 2322
(MO!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1342: 289; Ewan, J., 1948: 245; Weaver Jr., R. E., 1974:
300.
Ecology: Endemic shrub, treelet. Andean I: forests. 500-1500 m.
Note: Weaver (1974) alludes to the treatment of the collection cited by Ewan (1948)
from Puno, Metcalf 30629, as this species actually represents M. cinchonifolia.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA photo F), Woytkowski 35471 (F)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín.
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Macrocnemum coccineum Vahl
Macrocnemum corymbosum Ruiz & Pav. = Condaminea corymbosa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Macrocnemum microcarpum Ruiz & Pav. = Condaminea microcarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Synonyms: Macrocnemum roseum (Ruiz & Pav.) Don, Macrocnemum roseum Pavon ex Weddell
pro syn., Macrocnemum roseum Ruiz & Pav., Macrocnemum roseum Ruiz ex Vitman,
Macrocnemum roseum Rusby
Reference: Flora Peru: 1365: 35; Standley, P. C., 1931: 273.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests on white
sand, riversides, seasonally inundated areas. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (G photo F!), Smith & Foster 2489 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
Pasco, San Martín, Ucayali.
Macrocnemum venosum Ruiz & Pav. = Condaminea venosa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Reference: FP 1365: 57.
Macrolobium debile Ducke = Macrolobium gracile var. debile (Ducke) R.S. Cowan
Reference: Cowan, R. S., 1953: 275.
Reference: Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 156; Delgado S., A.,
1981: 295.
Note: NN
Macrosamanea discolor (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Britton & Rose ex Britton &
Killip
Macrosamanea discolor (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Britton & Rose ex Britton & Killip
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Macrostegia ruiziana Nees
Maieta dependens Baill. = Clidemia capitellata var. dependens (Pav. ex D. Don) J.F.
Macbr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 458; Fryxell, P. A., 1988: 263; Fryxell, P. A., 1992:
62.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I, Coastal: disturbed areas,
forests, seasonally inundated areas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 5010 (USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Huánuco, Junín, Lambayeque, Lima,
Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 458; Fryxell, P. A., 1988: 268; Fryxell, P. A., 1992:
63.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1922: 201; Ritter, F., 1981: 1299.
Malaxis andicola var. elata (C. Schweinfurth) C. Schweinf. = Malaxis termensis var.
elata C. Schweinf.
Synonyms: Malaxis carnosa (Lindl.) Kuntze, Malaxis carnosa (Lindl.) Ridl., Malaxis
carnosa Kunth, Malaxis carnosa Lindl., Malaxis carnosa Pavon ex Lindl., Malaxis
carnosa Pavon ex Ridley
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 368; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Synonyms: Malaxis excavata (Rchb. f.) Kuntze, Malaxis excavata Lindl., Malaxis
excavata Rchb. f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 369; Franquemont, C., T. Plowman, E. Franquemont, S.
R. King, C. Niezgoda, W. Davis & C. R. Sperling, 1990: 88; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 3000-3500 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 5187 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Synonyms: Malesherbia tubulosa Cav., Malesherbia tubulosa Ruiz & Pav., Malesherbia
tubulosa Urb. & Gilg
Reference: Flora Peru: 738: 89; Ricardi, M., 1967: 44.
Ecology: Endemic shrub, subshrub. Andean I-II: rocky slopes, shrublands. 500-2500
m.
Note: Flora of Peru cites "J. F. Macbride" as the combining author.
Voucher: Ne\4e s.n.* (MA), Ferreyra 9002 (MO!)
Departments: Lima.
Mallostoma confertum (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mallostoma confertum (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks. = Arcytophyllum
filiforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
Mallostoma filiforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mallostoma filiforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks. = Arcytophyllum
filiforme (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
Mallostoma juniperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mallostoma juniperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks. =
Arcytophyllum thymifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
Mallostoma setosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mallostoma setosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks. = Arcytophyllum
setosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Schltdl.
Mallostoma thymifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mallostoma thymifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex B.D. Jacks. =
Arcytophyllum thymifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
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Malmea xanthochlora (Diels) R.E. Fr.
Reference: FP 1343: 431; Woodson Jr., R. E., 1935: 259; Endress, pers. comm..
Malpighia coccigera L.
Malpighia coccigera L.
Malpighia crassifolia L.
Reference: FP 665: 866; Cuatrecasas, J., 1958: 607; Anderson, W. R., 1981: 91.
Note: NN
Malpighia glabra L.
Malpighia glabra L.
Synonyms: Malpighia glabra L., Malpighia glabra Moricand, Malpighia glabra Pavon ex
Adr. Jussieu
Reference: Flora Peru: 665: 853; Vivaldi, J. L., 1979: 128; Vivaldi, J. L., 1981:
904.
Ecology. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Dillon & Dillon 3902 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Loreto, Moquegua, San Martín.
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Malpighia punicifolia L.
Reference: FP 635: 1063; Phipps, J. B., K. R. Robertson, & P. G. Smith, 1990: 2234.
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Synonyms: Malus domestica (Miller) K. Koch non Neumann ex Tausch, Malus domestica
Mill., Malus domestica Poir.
Reference: Flora Peru: 635: 1063; Bailey, L. & E. Bailey, 1976: 701; Phipps, J. B.,
K. R. Robertson, & P. G. Smith, 1990: 2234.
Ecology: Cultivated shrub, tree. Andean I, Coastal: forests. 0-1500 m.
Note: The cultivated apple was treated as Malus communis Poiret in the Flora of
Peru.
Voucher: Medina 20 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Lima.
Malva americana L.
Reference: FP 1302: 514; Hill, S. R., 1982: 187; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 71.
Malva caroliniana L.
Reference: FP 1302: 505; Fryxell, P. A., 1988: 306; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 80.
Note: NN
Malva coromandeliana L.
Reference: FP 1302: 516; Hill, S. R., 1982: 324; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 71.
Reference: FP 1302: 519; Krapovickas, A., 1954: 139; Hill, S. R., 1982: 389.
Malva limensis L.
Reference: FP 1302: 524; Hill, S. R., 1982: 391; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 124.
Reference: FP 1302: 520; Díaz C., I. A., 1970: 142; Fryxell, P. A. & A.
Krapovickas, 1990: 177.
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Malva parnassiaefolia (Hooker) Wedd.
Reference: FP 1302: 521; Krapovickas, A., 1974: 25; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 21.
Malva parviflora L.
Malva parviflora L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 481; Fryxell, P. A., 1988: 277; Fryxell, P. A., 1992:
21.
Ecology: Introduced herb. Amazonian, Andean I-III, Coastal: rocky slopes. 0-4000 m.
Malva peruviana L.
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Malva scabra Cav.
Malva scabra Cav. = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill subsp. tomentosum
Malva scoparia L'Heritier = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill subsp. tomentosum
Reference: FP 1302: 515; Hill, S. R., 1982: 399; Fryxell, P. A. & A. Krapovickas,
1990: 177.
Malva spicata L.
Malva sylvestris L.
Malva sylvestris L.
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Malva tenella Cav.
Malva tomentosa L.
Malva verticillata L.
Malva verticillata L.
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Malvastrum congestiflorum Johnst.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas,
riversides, shrublands. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 19482 (MO!)
Departments: Apurímac, Cuzco, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, Lambayeque,
Lima, La Libertad, Piura, San Martín.
Malvastrum depressum (Benth.) Svenson = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill subsp.
tomentosum
Reference: FP 1302: 517; Hill, S. R., 1982: 213; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 72.
Malvastrum dimorphum J.T. Howell = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill subsp.
tomentosum
Reference: FP 1302: 517; Hill, S. R., 1982: 213; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 72.
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Malvastrum hauthalii Ulbrich
Reference: FP 1302: 524; Hill, S. R., 1982: 391; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 124.
Malvastrum mandoni (Baker f.) J.F. Macbr. = Tarasa mandonii (Baker f. ) Kearney
Reference: FP 1302: 522; Krapovickas, A., 1974: 25; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 21.
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Reference: FP 1302: 524; Hill, S. R., 1982: 399; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 124.
Reference: FP 1302: 519; Krapovickas, A., 1954: 139; Hill, S. R., 1982: 403.
Malvastrum scabrum (Cav.) Gray = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill subsp.
tomentosum
Reference: FP 1302: 526; Hill, S. R., 1982: 211; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 72.
Malvastrum scabrum var. genuinum E. Hassler = Malvastrum tomentosum (L.) S.R. Hill
subsp. tomentosum
Reference: FP 1302: 527; Hill, S. R., 1982: 211; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 72.
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Malvastrum weberbaueri Ulbrich
Reference: FP 1302: 456; Schery, R. W., 1942: 218; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 79.
Reference: FP 1302: 457; Schery, R. W., 1942: 227; Krapovickas, pers. comm..
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Reference: FP 1302: 456; Schery, R. W., 1942: 218; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 79.
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Malvaviscus ulei Ulbrich
Reference: FP 1302: 457; Schery, R. W., 1942: 227; Krapovickas, pers. comm..
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1922: 56; Rausch, W., 1975: 36.
Synonyms: Mandevilla antennacea (A. DC.) Müll. Arg., Mandevilla antennacea (A.
DC.) Miers, Mandevilla antennacea A. DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 418.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, terra firme forests. 0-
1500 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 529 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Junín, Loreto, San Martín, Ucayali.
Synonyms: Mandevilla glandulosa (Ruiz & Pav.) A. DC., Mandevilla glandulosa (Ruiz &
Pav.) Schumann, Mandevilla glandulosa Ruiz & Pav., Mandevilla glandulosa Spreng.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 422.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Note: f
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Macbride 3730 (F!)
Departments: Huánuco, San Martín.
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Mandevilla lobbii Woodson
Synonyms: Mandevilla pavonii (A. DC.) Müll. Arg., Mandevilla pavonii A. DC.,
Mandevilla pavonii Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 424.
Ecology: Native liana, vine. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests,
riversides. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Stein & Kallunki 3937 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto, San Martín.
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Mandevilla pentlandiana (A. DC.) Woodson
Synonyms: Manettia acutifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze, Manettia acutifolia Pers.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1365: 15; Wernham, H. F., 1919: 36.
Ecology. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Macbride 4255 (F)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
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Manettia cordifolia Mart.
Manettia cordifolia var. attenuata (Nees & C. Mart.) Wernham = Manettia cordifolia
var. cordifolia
Synonyms: Manettia cordifolia glabra Cham. & Schltdl., Manettia cordifolia glabra
Poepp.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1365: 17; Chung, In-Cho, 1968: 360.
Ecology: Native liana, herb, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas,
forests, riversides, rocky slopes. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Klug 2606 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre
de Dios, Puno, San Martín.
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Manettia diffusa Britton
Manettia glabra Cham. & Schltdl. = Manettia cordifolia var. glabra (Cham. &
Schltdl.) Standl.
Synonyms: Manettia racemosa (Pers.) Poir., Manettia racemosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze,
Manettia racemosa Pers.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1365: 20; Wernham, H. F., 1919: 35.
Ecology: Endemic vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, swamps. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Klug 1164
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto, San Martín.
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Manettia reclinata Mutis ex L.
Mangifera indica L.
Mangifera indica L.
Manglilla dependens (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult. = Myrsine dependens (Ruiz & Pav.)
Spreng.
Manglilla latifolia Roem. & Schult. = Myrsine latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Sprengel
Manglilla pellucida (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult. = Myrsine pellucida (Ruiz & Pav.)
Spreng.
Synonyms: Manihot anomala pavoniana Müll. Arg., Manihot anomala pavoniana Pax
& K. Hoffm.
Reference: Rogers, D. J. & S. G. Appan, 1973: 170.
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, rocky slopes. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (F), Vargas 4884 (MO!)
Departments: Apurímac, Cuzco.
Manihot dulcis (J. Gmelin) Pax = Manihot leptophylla Pax & K. Hoffm.
Manihot palmata var. ferruginea Müll. Arg. = Manihot leptophylla Pax & K.
Hoffm.
Manihot weberbaueri Pax & K. Hoffm. = Manihot anomala subsp. pavoniana (Müll.
Arg.) Roger & Appan
Manisuris fasciculata (Lam.) Hitchc. = Hemarthria altissima (Poir.) Stapf & C.E.
Hubb.
Synonyms: Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) Sandwith, Mansoa alliacea (Schumann) Bureau & K.
Schum., Mansoa alliacea (Schumann) Sandwith, Mansoa alliacea Lam., Mansoa alliacea
Schumann
Reference: Gentry, A. H., 1979: 782.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: riversides. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 25477A (AMAZ!, MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, San Martín.
Synonyms: Mansoa kerere (A. DC.) Baill., Mansoa kerere (Aubl.) Sandwith, Mansoa
kerere A. DC., Mansoa kerere Aubl.
Reference: Gentry, A. H., 1982: 239.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: seasonally inundated areas. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 22205 (AMAZ!, MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Ucayali.
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Mapouria alba (Ruiz & Pav.) Müll. Arg.
Mapouria alba (Ruiz & Pav.) Müll. Arg. = Psychotria carthagenensis Jacq.
Mapouria herbacea (Jacq.) Müll. Arg. = Geophila repens (L.) I.M. Johnst.
Reference: FP 693: 232; Howard, R. A., 1942: 76; Howard, R. A., 1992: 168.
Reference: Flora Peru: 674: 199; Webster, G. L. & M. J. Huft, 1988: 1132.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Núñez et al. 9790 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín.
Reference: FP 1205: 745; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 87.
Maranta arundinacea L.
Maranta arundinacea L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1205: 766; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988:
166.
Ecology: Cultivated herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests, grasslands. 0-1000
m.
Voucher: Ferreyra & Davis 15927 (USM!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, San Martín.
Maranta capitata Ruiz & Pav. = Calathea capitata (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl.
Reference: FP 1205: 750; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 25.
Maranta comosa L. f.
Maranta comosa L. f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1205: 746.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Maranta hexantha (Poepp. & Endl.) D. Dietr. = Hylaeanthe hexantha (Poepp. & Endl.)
Jonker & A.M.E. Jonker
Reference: FP 1205: 764; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 171.
Maranta lateralis Ruiz & Pav. = Calathea lateralis (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl.
Reference: FP 1205: 749; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 36.
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Maranta laxa (Poepp. & Endl.) D. Dietr. = Monotagma laxum (Poepp. & Endl.) Schum.
Reference: FP 1205: 763; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 157.
Reference: FP 1205: 750; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 31.
Reference: FP 1205: 750; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 131.
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Maranta obliqua Rudge
Reference: Flora Peru: 1205: 766; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988:
170.
Ecology: Cultivated herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz s.n.* , Berlin 1000 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto.
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Maranta surinamensis Miq.
Maranta unilateralis (Poepp. & Endl.) D. Dietr. = Hylaeanthe unilateralis (Poepp. &
Endl.) Jonker & A.M.E. Jonker
Reference: FP 1205: 765; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 173.
Marcgravia cacabifera Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López = Norantea anomala Kunth
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Marcgravia dubia Kunth
Marcgravia macrocarpa Pavon ex Wittmack pro syn. = Marcgravia oblongifolia Ruiz &
Pav. ex Wittm.
Marcgravia macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López = Norantea macrocarpa G. Don
Marcgravia obovata Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López = Norantea obovata G. Don
Marcgravia pentandra Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López = Ruyschia pavonii G. Don
Margaritaria nobilis L. f.
Margaritaria nobilis L. f.
Reference: FP 1235: 365; Burger, W., 1977: 273; Killip, E. P., 1960: 194.
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Marila laxiflora Rusby
Marilaunidium dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Choisy
Marilaunidium strictum (Philippi) Kuntze = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Reference: FP 1294: 105.
Marilaunidium tenue Wooton & Standl. = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
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Maripa peruviana Ooststr.
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Mariscus cylindricus Britton ex C.B. Clarke
Mariscus saturatus (C.B. Clarke) J.D. Smith ex C.B. Clarke = Cyperus miliifolius
Poepp. & Kunth ex Kunth
Marlierea dussii Krug & Urban ex Urban = Siphoneugena dussii (Krug & Urb.) C.
Proenca
Reference: Proença, C., 1990: 251.
Marlierea obumbrans (O. Berg) Nied. = Myrcia obumbrans (O. Berg) McVaugh
Marrubium vulgare L.
Marrubium vulgare L.
Synonyms: Marrubium vulgare Kunth
Reference: Flora Peru: 1287: 823.
Ecology: Introduced herb. Andean III: disturbed areas, grasslands, lomas, rocky
slopes, shrublands. 500-4000 m.
Voucher: Smith 3016 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín,
Lima, La Libertad.
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Marsdenia ecuadorensis Morillo & Spellman
Marsdenia macrophylla (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult. in Roem. & Schult.) E. Fourn.
Marsdenia macrophylla (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult. in Roem. & Schult.) E. Fourn.
Synonyms: Marsdenia macrophylla Hook. f., Marsdenia macrophylla Humb. & Bonpl. ex
Schult. in Roem. & Schult.
Reference: Morillo, G., 1978: 47.
Ecology: Native liana, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-
3000 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 5594 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, San Martín.
$
Marsdenia oligantha K. Schum.
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Martinezia ciliata Ruiz & Pav.
Martinezia ensiformis Ruiz & Pav. = Prestoea ensiformis (Ruiz & Pav.) H.E. Moore
Martinezia interrupta Ruiz & Pav. = Geonoma interrupta (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Martinezia linearis Ruiz & Pav. = Chamaedorea linearis (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Reference: FP 21: 185; Ducke, A., 1949: 125; Koeppen, R. & H. H. Iltis, 1962: 205.
Note: NN
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Martiusia elata var. occidentale Ducke
Martynia perennis L.
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Mascagnia castanea (Cuatrec.) W.R. Anderson
Mascagnia cordifolia var. peruviana J.F. Macbr. = Mascagnia schunkei W.R. Anderson
$
Mascagnia divaricata (Kunth) Nied.
Reference: FP 665: 789; Cuatrecasas, J., 1958: 368; Cuatrecasas, J., 1958: 368; W.
R. Anderson, pers. comm..
$
Mascagnia psilophylla (A. Juss.) Griseb.
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Mascagnia tenuifolia var. eggersiana Nied.
Reference: Königer, W., 1979: 196; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989:
99.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Königer et al. K-3J* (SEL!), Bennett 3639 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas.
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Masdevallia bennettii Luer
Synonyms: Masdevallia bicolor (Poepp. & Endl.) E. Morren, Masdevallia bicolor Rchb.
f., Masdevallia bicolor Schltr., Masdevallia bicolor Schltr., Masdevallia bicolor
Weberbauer
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 230; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: forests. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 1662*
Departments: Huánuco.
Masdevallia biflora (Poepp. & Endl.) E. Morren = Masdevallia bicolor Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: FP 1438: 223; Luer, C. A., 1982: 82; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Masdevallia lindenii Andre
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Masdevallia replicata Königer
$
Masdevallia rodolfoi (Braas) Luer
Synonyms: Masdevallia rosea (Luer & Andreetta) Luer, Masdevallia rosea Luer &
Andreetta
Reference: Luer, pers. comm..
Note: Not known from Peru.
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Masdevallia stercorea Königer
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Masdevallia triglochin Rchb. f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 17; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 103.
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 859* (US), Bennett 3764 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas.
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Masdevallia zebracea Luer
Reference: Gereau, R. E., 1990: 374; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau, & L.
Stutz de Ortega, 1990: 176.
Ecology: Endemic tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Vásquez & Jaramillo 6089* (MO!), Daly et al. 5648 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1298: 387; Gereau, R. E., 1990: 377; Spichiger, R., J.
Meroz, P. Loizeau, & L. Stutz de Ortega, 1990: 178.
Ecology: Endemic tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Spruce 4619* (K), Spichiger et al. 1709 (G)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
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Matelea aliciae Morillo
Matelea denticulata (Vahl) Fontella & E.A. Schwarz = Gonolobus denticulatus (Vahl)
W.D. Stevens
Matelea viridiflora (G. Mey.) Woodson = Gonolobus denticulatus (Vahl) W.D. Stevens
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Matisia lasiocalyx Schum.
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Matisia obliquifolia Standl.
Reference: FP 1303: 620; Cuatrecasas, J., 1954: 479; Alverson, pers. comm..
Matricaria parthenium L.
Matricaria recutita L.
Matricaria recutita L.
Synonyms: Matucana aureiflora (F. Ritter) Backeb., Matucana aureiflora (F. Ritter)
Donald
Reference: Ritter, F., 1981: 1509; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Ritter 1310* (U)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Synonyms: Matucana blancii (F. Ritter) Donald, Matucana blancii Backeb., Matucana
blancii F. Ritter, Matucana blancii F. Ritter, Matucana blancii F. Ritter, Matucana
blancii Rauh & Backeb., Matucana blancii Rauh & Backeb., Matucana blancii Rauh &
Backeb., Matucana blancii Rauh & Backeb., Matucana blancii Rauh & Backeb., Matucana
blancii Rauh & Backeb., Matucana blancii Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 71; Rauh, W., 1958: 356; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary or clustered, globular cactus. Andean II: rocky slopes,
shrublands. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992).
Voucher: Rauh K55b [1956]* (ZSS)
Departments: Ancash.
Matucana breviflora Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana hystrix Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 341; Ritter, F., 1981: 1500.
Note: Treated as a variety of M. multicolor by Ritter (1981).
Matucana cereoides Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton &
Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 19; Rauh, W., 1958: 345; Ritter, F., 1981: 1497.
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Matucana comacephala F. Ritter
Reference: Ritter, F., 1958: 92; Ritter, F., 1981: 1492; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Reference: Ritter, F., 1963: 125; Ritter, F., 1981: 1493; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Matucana elongata Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton &
Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 19; Rauh, W., 1958: 347; Ritter, F., 1981: 1497.
Synonyms: Matucana formosa (F. Ritter) Backeb., Matucana formosa (F. Ritter) Buxb.,
Matucana formosa (F. Ritter) Donald, Matucana formosa F. Ritter
Reference: Ritter, F., 1963: 125; Ritter, F., 1981: 1494; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. Andean I: dry valleys, rocky slopes.
500-1000 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). Treated by Ritter (1963a, 1981) with
two varieties: formosa and minor. See note under Submatucana formosa.
Voucher: Ritter 658* (U), Ritter 1072 (U)
Departments: Cajamarca, La Libertad.
Matucana haynei var. elongata (Rauh & Backeb.) F. Ritter = Matucana haynei (Otto ex
Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
Matucana haynei var. erectipetala Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-
Dyck) Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 339; Ritter, F., 1981: 1497.
Matucana herzogiana Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 71; Rauh, W., 1958: 356; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 71; Rauh, W., 1958: 356; Ritter, F., 1981: 1499.
Synonyms: Matucana hystrix (Rauh & Backeb.) F. Ritter, Matucana hystrix (Rauh &
Backeb.) F. Ritter, Matucana hystrix F. Ritter, Matucana hystrix Rauh & Backeb.,
Matucana hystrix Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Flora Peru: Treated as a variety of M. multicolor by Ritter (1981).;
Backeberg, C., 1956: 19; Rauh, W., 1958: 342; Ritter, F., 1981: 1499.
Ecology: Endemic Climbing or sprawling cactus. Andean II-III: rocky slopes,
shrublands. 3000-4000 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992).
Voucher: Rauh K113 [1956]* (ZSS), Rauh K123 [1956] (ZSS)
Departments: Ayacucho.
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Synonyms: Matucana intertexta (F. Ritter) Backeb., Matucana intertexta (F. Ritter)
Donald
Reference: Ritter, F., 1963: 125; Ritter, F., 1981: 1498; Hunt, D., 1992: 89.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. Andean II: dry valleys, rocky slopes.
2500-3000 m.
Note: Although listed as an accepted species by Hunt (1992: 37, 132), two homotypic
names (Borzicactus intertextus and Submatucana intertexta) are listed as synonyms
of M. aurantiaca (p. 37, 132).
Voucher: Ritter 693* (U)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Matucana madisoniorum var. pujupatii (Donald & A.B. Lau) G.D. Rowley
Matucana madisoniorum var. pujupatii (Donald & A.B. Lau) G.D. Rowley = Matucana
pujupatii (Donald & A.B. Lau) Bregmann
Reference: Ritter, F., 1966: 117; Donald, J. D., 1971: 10; Ritter, F., 1981: 1499.
Note: Treated as an accepted species by Ritter (1981).
Matucana multicolor Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana hystrix Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 19; Rauh, W., 1958: 344; Ritter, F., 1981: 1499.
Matucana multicolor var. breviflora (Rauh & Backeb.) F. Ritter = Matucana hystrix
Rauh & Backeb.
Matucana multicolor var. hystrix (Rauh & Backeb.) F. Ritter = Matucana hystrix Rauh
& Backeb.
Synonyms: Matucana paucicostata (F. Ritter) Donald, Matucana paucicostata Donald &
A.B. Lau
Reference: Ritter, F., 1963: 124; Ritter, F., 1981: 1501; Hunt, D., 1992: 90.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. Andean II: dry valleys, rocky slopes.
2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Ritter 597* (U), Lau 187A (HEID)
Departments: Ancash.
Synonyms: Matucana pujupatii (Donald & A.B. Lau) G.D. Rowley, Matucana pujupatii
Donald & A.B. Lau
Reference: Bregman, R., 1988: 179.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary or clustered, globular cactus. Amazonian: dry valleys,
rocky slopes. 0-500 m.
Note: Listed by Hunt (1992) as a possible hybrid "=Matucana madisoniorum [x
paucicostata?]." Alternatively claimed by Bregman (1988) to represent a distinct
species allopatric with M. madisoniorum.
Voucher: Lau 107* (HEID)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Matucana supertexta F. Ritter = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
Matucana variabilis Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-Dyck) Britton &
Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 348; Ritter, F., 1981: 1504.
Matucana variabilis var. fuscata Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana haynei (Otto ex Salm-
Dyck) Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 20; Rauh, W., 1958: 348; Ritter, F., 1981: 1504.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 349; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
Matucana yanganucensis var. albispina Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 350; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
Matucana yanganucensis var. fuscispina Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 355; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
Matucana yanganucensis var. longistyla Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Matucana yanganucensis var. parviflora Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 19; Rauh, W., 1958: 353; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
Matucana yanganucensis var. salmonea Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 353; Ritter, F., 1981: 1506.
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Matucana yanganucensis var. suberecta Rauh & Backeb. = Matucana blancii Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 355; Ritter, F., 1981: 1499.
Note: Treated under M. megalantha by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Moussa, F., F. Kahn, A. Henderson, L. Brako, & M. Hoff, 1992: 569, 593.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: forests on white sand. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Mejía s.n. (USM)
Departments: Loreto.
Mauritia flexuosa L. f.
Mauritia flexuosa L. f.
Synonyms: Maxillaria affinis (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb. f., Maxillaria affinis Poepp. &
Endl.
Reference: Garay, L. A., 1962: 527; Dodson, 1992.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 23077 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 59; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 104.
Ecology: Native epiphytic or terrestrial herb. Andean II-III: shrublands. 2000-4500
m.
Voucher: Barbour 3727 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Pasco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 683; Garay, L. A., 1962: 527; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 0-2000 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Voucher: Siebert 2260*
Departments: Cuzco.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 59; Garay, L. A., 1962: 528; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 500-1500 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Maxillaria ciliata Ruiz & Pav. = Lycaste ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl. ex Rchb. f.
Maxillaria costata Lindl. = Lycaste ciliata (Ruiz & Pav.) Lindl. ex Rchb. f.
Reference: FP 1473: 688; 1510: 60; Garay, L. A., 1962: 528; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Maxillaria crocea Poepp. & Endl.
Maxillaria elongata Lindl. & Paxton = Xylobium elongatum (Lindl. & Paxton) Hemsl.,
Godm. & Salvin
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 696; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 106.
Ecology: Native epiphytic or terrestrial herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-3500
m.
Voucher: Hartweg 851* , Peyton & Peyton 952 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Pasco.
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Maxillaria graminea Lindl.
Maxillaria heteroclita Poepp. & Endl. = Chaubardia heteroclita (Poepp. & Endl.)
Dodson & Bennett
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Maxillaria huancabambae (Kraenzlin) C. Schweinf.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 708; Nakata, M., 1990: 158; Dodson, 1992.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Without collector* , Nakata 5596 (TNS)
Departments: Junín.
Maxillaria ligulata Ruiz & Pav. = Odontoglossum ligulatum (R. & P.) Garay
Maxillaria longipetala Ruiz & Pav. = Lycaste longipetala (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay
Reference: FP 1473: 713; Garay, L. A., 1962: 524.
Maxillaria macrophylla Poepp. & Endl. = Lycaste macrophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Lindl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 716; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 108.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 500-1500 m.
Voucher: Mathews 1872* , Bennett & Bennett 3307 (MO!)
Departments: Junín, Huánuco, San Martín.
Synonyms: Maxillaria multicaulis (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb. f., Maxillaria multicaulis
Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 717; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Schunke 9203 (MO!)
Departments: Ucayali.
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Maxillaria nigrescens Lindl.
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Maxillaria nutans Lindl.
Maxillaria paniculata Ruiz & Pav. = Cyrtopodium paniculatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay
Reference: FP 1473: 720; 1510: 49; Garay, L. A., 1962: 524; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Maxillaria pendula (Poepp. & Endl.) C. Schweinf.
Reference: FP 1473: 546, 722; 1510: 65; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Maxillaria perparva Garay & Dunst. = Bifrenaria rudolfii (Hoenhe) Carnevali & G.A.
Romero
Maxillaria purpurea (Sprengel) Ames & Correll = Maxillaria parviflora (Poepp. &
Endl.) Garay
Maxillaria purpurea var. purpurea = Maxillaria parviflora (Poepp. & Endl.) Garay
Synonyms: Maxillaria ramosa (Rchb. f.) C. Schweinf., Maxillaria ramosa (Rchb. f.)
Rchb. f., Maxillaria ramosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Maxillaria ramosa Rchb. f.,
Maxillaria ramosa Schltr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 725; 1510: 65; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I-II: riversides. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Foster et al. 7783 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Pasco, San Martín.
Maxillaria rudolfii Hoenhe = Bifrenaria rudolfii (Hoenhe) Carnevali & G.A. Romero
$
Maxillaria sanderiana Rchb. f. ex Sander
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Maxillaria striata Rolfe
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 735; Carnevali, G. & I. Ramírez, 1989: 379;
Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Klug 1045* (US), Vásquez & Jaramillo 7608 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 735; 1510: 59, 67; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 2651*
Departments: Cuzco.
Maxillaria undulata Ruiz & Pav. = Xylobium undulatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Rolfe
Maxillaria variegata Ruiz & Pav. = Xylobium variegatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay & Dunst.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 67; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 109.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Bennett & Northen s.n. (MO!)
Departments: Junín, Pasco.
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Maximiliana insignis Mart.
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Mayna echinata Spruce ex Benth.
Synonyms: Mayna odorata (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze, Mayna odorata Bentham ex Eichler,
Mayna odorata Poepp. & Endl., Mayna odorata Spruce ex Benth.
Reference: Sleumer, H., 1980: 27.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 4796 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
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Maytenus chuchuhuasha Raymond-Hamet & Colas
Synonyms: Maytenus macrocarpa (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Loes., Maytenus macrocarpa (Ruiz
Lopez & Pavon) Steud., Maytenus macrocarpa Briq., Maytenus macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav.,
Maytenus macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 687: 265.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: seasonally inundated areas, terra
firme forests. 0-2500 m.
Note: May include an additional undescribed species.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B-WILLD photo F!), Vásquez 6683 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San
Martín, Tumbes, Ucayali.
Maytenus multiflora (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Loes. = Maytenus macrocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.)
Briq.
Synonyms: Maytenus octogona (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Loes., Maytenus octogona
Hook. f., Maytenus octogona Kunth, Maytenus octogona L'Hér., Maytenus
octogona Lam., Maytenus octogona Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
Reference: Flora Peru: 687: 266.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II-III, Coastal: forests, shrublands. 0- > 4500 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 16235 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Ica, Lambayeque, Lima, La Libertad, Piura, Tacna, Tumbes.
$
Mecodium dendritis (Rosenst.) Copel.
Medicago lupulina L.
Medicago lupulina L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 453; Duke, J. A., 1981: 151; McVaugh, R., 1987: 626.
Ecology: Cultivated herb. Amazonian, Andean I-III: disturbed areas, rocky slopes.
0-4000 m.
Voucher: Hutchison & Wright 5260 (UC, USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Huancavelica, Junín, Lima, Pasco.
Medicago polymorpha L.
Medicago polymorpha L.
Medicago sativa L.
Medicago sativa L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 453; Duke, J. A., 1981: 157; McVaugh, R., 1987: 627.
Ecology: Cultivated herb. Andean I-III, Coastal: disturbed areas, grasslands. 0-
4500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 19173 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Cuzco, Ica, Junín, Lima.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 212; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 71; Hunt,
D., 1992: 90.
Megastachya uninervia J. Presl = Leptochloa uninervia (J. Presl) Hitchc. & Chase
Meibomia albida S.F. Blake = Desmodium axillare var. stoloniferum (Rich. ex Poir.)
B.G. Schub.
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Meibomia axillaris (Sw.) Kuntze
Meibomia axillaris (Sw.) Kuntze = Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC. var. axillare
Meibomia axillaris var. obtusifoliolia Kuntze = Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC. var.
axillare
Meibomia intorta (Mill.) S.F. Blake = Desmodium intortum (Mill.) Urb. var. intortum
$
Meibomia parva Schindl.
Meibomia reptans (Poir.) Kuntze = Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC. var. axillare
Meioluma guyanensis Baill. = Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Pierre
$
Meioperis suberosa (L.) Raf.
Melandrium chilense (C. Gay) Rohrbach = Silene chilensis (C. Gay) Bocquet
Melastoma calvescens Schrank & Mart. ex DC. in syn. = Miconia calvescens DC.
Melastoma chaetodon Schrank & C. Martius in syn. = Leandra chaetodon (DC.) Cogn.
$
Melastoma cordata Vell.
Melastoma fulva L.C. Rich. ex Humb. & Bonpl. = Miconia chrysophylla (Rich.) Urb.
Melastoma grossularioides L.
Melastoma heteroneura Schrank & C. Martius = Clidemia heteroneura (Schrank & Mart)
Cogn.
Melastoma hirta L.
Melastoma holosericea L.
Melastoma lepidota Schrank & Mart. ex DC. in syn. = Miconia lepidota Schrank &
Mart. ex DC.
$
Melastoma longifolia Aubl.
Melastoma pileatum Schrank & Mart. ex DC. in syn. = Miconia pileata DC.
Reference: FP 761: 439.
Melastoma scorpioides Schltr. & Cham. = Miconia trinervia (Sw.) D. Don ex Loud.
$
Melastoma secunda Pav. ex D. Don
Melastoma stenostachyum Schrank & Mart. ex DC. = Miconia stenostachya Schrank &
Mart. ex DC.
Melastoma umbonatum Schrank & Mart. = Clidemia umbonata Schrank & Mart. ex DC.
Melia azedarach L.
Melia azedarach L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 663: 718; Pennington, T. D., B. T. Styles & D. A. H. Taylor,
1981: 24.
Ecology: Cultivated tree. Andean I, Coastal: riversides. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Berlin 3660 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Ica, Lima, La Libertad,
Loreto, San Martín.
Synonyms: Melica scabra Hack., Melica scabra Pilg., Melica scabra Pilg., Melica
scabra Pilg., Melica scabra Pilg., Melica scabra Pilg.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 140; Tovar, O., 1957: 40.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, grasslands, riversides. 2000-
> 4500 m.
Voucher: Tupayachi 84 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Apurímac, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Huancavelica, Junín, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Loreto, Pasco, Piura.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 453; Gutte, G, K. Müller & C. Müller, 1986:
193.
Ecology. 500-3000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 61289 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Lima.
$
Meliosma allenii Standl. & L.O. Williams
$
Meliosma herbertii Rolfe
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991:
67.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Rauh, W., 1958: 541; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 66.
Ecology: Native Solitary, globular cactus. Andean I: rocky slopes. 500-1500 m.
Voucher: Rauh K137 [1954]* (HEID, ZSS), Knize 284 (ZSS)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Rauh, W., 1958: 535; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310.
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 533; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 67.
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 535; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 66.
$
Melocactus onychacanthus var. albescens F. Ritter
Melocactus peruvianus var. amstutziae (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb.
Melocactus peruvianus var. amstutziae (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb. = Melocactus
peruvianus Vaupel
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 531; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 67.
Melocactus peruvianus var. canetensis Rauh & Backeb. = Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 533; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 67.
Melocactus peruvianus var. lurinensis Rauh & Backeb. = Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 533; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310; Taylor, N. P., 1991: 67.
$
Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Rauh, W., 1958: 536; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310.
Melocactus trujillensis var. schoenii Rauh & Backeb. = Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Rauh, W., 1958: 538; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 36; Rauh, W., 1958: 539; Ritter, F., 1981: 1310.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1304: 625; Goldberg, A., 1967: 250; Soukup, J., 1974: 72.
Ecology: Native herb, subshrub. Amazonian, Andean I: grasslands, shrublands. 0-1000
m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 6220 (US)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Melochia depressa L.
Melochia depressa L. = Kosteletzkya depressa (L.) O.J. Blanch., Fryxell & D.M.
Bates
$
Melochia hirsuta Cav.
$
Melochia melissifolia Benth.
$
Melochia pilosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle
Synonyms: Melochia pilosa (Kunth) Triana & Planch., Melochia pilosa Kunth, Melochia
pilosa Mill., Melochia pilosa Schumann, Melochia pilosa Sw.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1304: 627; Goldberg, A., 1967: 241.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: cloud forests, disturbed
areas, rocky slopes. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Croat 57644 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, San
Martín.
Melochia polystachya (Kunth) Triana & Planch. = Melochia pilosa (Mill.) Fawc. &
Rendle
Melochia pyramidata L.
Melochia pyramidata L.
Synonyms: Melochia spicata (L.) A. Gray, Melochia spicata (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle,
Melochia spicata Benth., Melochia spicata Cav., Melochia spicata L., Melochia
spicata Mill.
Reference: Fryxell, P. A., 1988: 457.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean I: forests. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Klug 3705 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, San Martín.
Melochia tomentosa L.
Melochia tomentosa L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1304: 628; Goldberg, A., 1967: 329; Cristóbal, pers.
comm..
Note: Not known from Peru. The Flora of Peru cites this taxon as possibly
occuring in Peru. According to Cristobal (pers. comm.), variety turpiniana is only
known from Peru.
Melochia venosa var. betonicaefolia Schumann = Melochia pilosa (Mill.) Fawc. &
Rendle
Melochia villosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle = Melochia spicata (L.) Fryxell
Reference: Martinez Crovetto, R., 1949: 505; Jeffrey, C., 1978: 376.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian: disturbed areas. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Núñez 6094 (MO!)
Departments: Madre de Dios.
$
Melothria dulcis Wunderlin
Melothria pendula L.
Melothria pendula L.
Melothria prunifera Poepp. & Endl. = Selysia prunifera (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn.
Memora duckei A. Samp. = Memora flavida (A. DC.) Bureau & K. Schum.
Synonyms: Memora flavida (A. DC.) Miers, Memora flavida A. DC., Memora flavida A.
Samp.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1362: 67; Gentry, A. H., 1982: 269.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: dry valleys. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 37656 (MO!, USM!)
Departments: San Martín.
$
Memora ovata (Bureau & K. Schum.) Sprague & Sandwith
Memora ovata (Bureau & K. Schum.) Sprague & Sandwith = Memora schomburgkii (A. DC.)
Miers
Synonyms: Memora schomburgkii (Bureau & K. Schum.) Sprague & Sandwith, Memora
schomburgkii A. DC., Memora schomburgkii Bureau & K. Schum.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1362: 68.
Note: Not known from Peru. The specimen cited in the Flora of Peru is M.
cladotricha.
$
Mendoncia aspera (Ruiz & Pav.) Nees
$
Mendoncia bivalvis (L. f.) Merr.
$
Mendoncia tessmannii Mildbr.
Mendozia glabra Poepp. & Endl. = Mendoncia glabra (Poepp. & Endl.) Nees
Note: NN
Mendozia rotundifolia Poepp. = Mendoncia aspera var. rotundifolia (Poepp. & Endl.)
Nees
$
Mendozia velloziana Mart.
Mentha aquatica L.
Mentha aquatica L.
Mentha aquatica var. glabrata Benth. = Mentha X piperita var. citrata (Ehrhart)
Briq.
Mentha arvensis L.
Mentha arvensis L.
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Mentha citrata Ehrhart
Mentha spicata L.
Mentha spicata L.
Synonyms: Mentha X piperita citrata Ehrhart, Mentha X piperita var. citrata Benth.
Reference: Harley, pers. comm..
Ecology: Introduced herb. Andean II: disturbed areas, riversides. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Stork & Horton 10813 (UC)
Departments: Arequipa, Huancavelica.
Mentzelia aspera L.
Mentzelia aspera L.
Mentzelia fulva Ruiz & Pav. ex A. Löpez = Mentzelia ignea (Phil.) Urb. & Gilg
Synonyms: Mentzelia ignea Phil., Mentzelia ignea Ruiz & Pav. ex A. Löpez
Reference: Flora Peru: 742: 146.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: rocky slopes. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 22590 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Arequipa, Ica, Lambayeque, Lima.
Menyanthes indica L.
$
Meriania dependens (R. & P.) Naudin
Meriania dependens (R. & P.) Naudin = Axinaea dependens Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Meriania radula Benth., Meriania radula J.F. Macbr., Meriania radula Ruiz
& Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 310; Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 23.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean II: riversides. 2500-3500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (US), Wurdack 658 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Huánuco, La Libertad, San Martín.
$
Meriania raimondii Markgr.
$
Meriania tetraquetra Triana
Merope aretioides (Sch. Bip.) Wedd. = Mniodes aretioides (Sch. Bip.) Cuatrec.
$
Merremia aegyptia (L.) Urb.
Merremia glabra (Aubl.) Hallier f. = Merremia macrocalyx (Ruiz & Pav.) O'Donell
$
Merremia grandiflora Ooststr.
Merremia triquetra (M. Vahl) G. Rob. = Operculina triquetra (M. Vahl) J.F. Macbr.
Reference: FP 1344: 480.
Note: NN
$
Mertensia pubescens Humb. & Bonpl.
Mertensia pubescens Humb. & Bonpl. = Celtis pubescens (Humb. & Bonpl.) Sprengel
Synonyms: Mesadenella cuspidata (Linden & Rchb. f.) Cogn., Mesadenella cuspidata
(Linden & Reichenbach f.) Pabst & Garay, Mesadenella cuspidata Linden & Reichenbach
f., Mesadenella cuspidata Lindl.
Reference: Garay, L. A., 1978: 238; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Mesadenella esmeraldae (Linden & Reichenbach f.) Pabst & Garay = Mesadenella
cuspidata (Lindl.) Garay
Reference: FP 1438: 138; Garay, L. A., 1978: 238; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
$
Mesechites sanctae-crucis (S. Moore) Woodson
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium L. f.
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L.
Mesospinidium elegantulum (Rchb. f.) Garay = Ada elegantula (Rchb. f.) N.H.
Williams
Mesospinidium vulcanicum Rchb. f. = Cochlioda vulcanica (Rchb. f.) Benth. & Hook.
f. ex B.D. Jacks.
Mespilodaphne aurantiodora (Ruiz & Pav.) Meisn. = Ocotea aurantiodora (Ruiz & Pav.)
Mez
Mespilodaphne balanocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Nees = Ocotea balanocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
$
Mespilus heterophylla Ruiz & Pav.
Mespilus heterophylla Ruiz & Pav. = Hesperomeles heterophylla (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook.
Mespilus lanuginosa Ruiz & Pav. = Hesperomeles lanuginosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Hook.
Metagonia corymbodendron Ruiz & Pav. ex Nutt. = Vaccinium corymbodendron Ruiz &
Pav. ex Dunal
Metastachys grandiflorus (Ruiz & Pav.) Tiegh. = Tristerix grandiflorus (Ruiz &
Pav.) Barlow & Wiens
Synonyms: Mezia includens (Benth.) Nied., Mezia includens (Turcz.) Nied., Mezia
includens Benth., Mezia includens Turcz.
Reference: Cuatrecasas, J., 1958: 450; Anderson, W. R., 1981: 233.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Note: The Flora of Peru considered the two cited voucher collections under
"Diplopteris" involuta, Tessmann 4564 and 4931, to represent var. ovata.
Voucher: Tessmann 4564 (B)
Departments: Loreto.
Mezobromelia trollii Rauh = Mezobromelia hutchisonii (L.B. Sm.) W. Weber & L.B. Sm.
$
Miconia adinantha Wurdack
$
Miconia amnicola Wurdack
$
Miconia axinaeoides Gleason
$
Miconia buxifolia Naudin
$
Miconia cauingia J.F. Macbr.
Synonyms: Miconia chrysophylla (L.C. Rich. ex Humb. & Bonpl.) DC., Miconia
chrysophylla L.C. Rich. ex Humb. & Bonpl., Miconia chrysophylla Rich.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 397; Wurdack, J. J., 1973: 464.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Williams 4809 (US!)
Departments: Loreto, Madre de Dios, Ucayali.
$
Miconia dielsii Markgr.
$
Miconia dodecandra (Desr. ex Lam.) Cogn.
Miconia emarginata Ruiz & Pav. = Graffenrieda emarginata (Ruiz & Pav.) Triana
Reference: FP 761: 322; Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 41.
Miconia fulva (L.C. Rich. ex Humb. & Bonpl.) DC. = Miconia chrysophylla (Rich.)
Urb.
$
Miconia glutinosa Cogn.
$
Miconia griffisii J.F. Macbr.
$
Miconia herrerae Gleason
$
Miconia huanucensis Wurdack
$
Miconia laurina (D. Don) Naudin
$
Miconia livida Triana
Synonyms: Miconia media media (DC.) Naudin, Miconia media media D. Don, Miconia
media media DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 428.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: forests. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (US!), Hutchison & Wright 5728 (US!, USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, La Libertad,
Pasco, Puno.
$
Miconia molinopampa Wurdack
Miconia nervosa var. mediana J.F. Macbr. = Miconia nervosa var. nervosa
Synonyms: Miconia nervosa nervosa Smith, Miconia nervosa var. nervosa J.F. Macbr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 433; Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 165.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I: forests, riversides. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Knapp 8260 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
San Martín, Ucayali.
Synonyms: Miconia obscura (Bonpl.) DC., Miconia obscura Bonpl., Miconia obscura
J.F. Macbr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 435; Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 204.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I-II: forests, shrublands. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 34 (US!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Huánuco, Loreto.
$
Miconia polyneura Triana
$
Miconia polytopica Wurdack
$
Miconia pulverulenta Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Miconia pulverulenta (R. & P.) D. Don ex Triana, Miconia pulverulenta
J.F. Macbr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 444.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean II: forests. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (US!), Young 1539 (US!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, San Martín.
$
Miconia saxatilis J.F. Macbr.
Miconia scorpioides (Schltr. & Cham.) Naudin = Miconia trinervia (Sw.) D. Don ex
Loud.
Synonyms: Miconia serrulata (D. Don) Cogn., Miconia serrulata D. Don, Miconia
serrulata DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 761: 453; Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 145.
Ecology: Native liana, shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Foster et al. 7866 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco,
Puno, San Martín.
$
Miconia thaminantha Wurdack
$
Miconia thyrsiflora Triana
Synonyms: Miconia trinervia (Schltr. & Cham.) Naudin, Miconia trinervia Schltr. &
Cham., Miconia trinervia Sw.
Reference: Wurdack, J. J., 1980: 179.
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 4426 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín.
$
Miconia venulosa Wurdack
$
Miconia wagneri J.F. Macbr.
$
Miconia zubenetana J.F. Macbr.
$
Microcala quadrangularis (Lam.) Griseb.
Reference: FP 1438: 152; Garay, L. A., 1978: 276; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Note: NN
Microchilus foliosus (P. & E.) D. Dietrich = Erythrodes foliosa (Poeppig &
Endlicher) Ames
Reference: FP 1438: 154; Garay, L. A., 1978: 282; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Reference: FP 1438: 156; Garay, L. A., 1978: 282; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
$
Microchilus ovatus (Lindl.) D. Dietrich
Microchilus repens (Poepp. & Endl.) D. Dietrich = Erythrodes repens (Poeppig &
Endlicher) Ames
$
Micropholis melinoniana Pierre
Micropholis mucronata Pierre = Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Pierre
Synonyms: Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Baehni, Micropholis venulosa
(C. Martius & Eichler) Baehni, Micropholis venulosa Baehni, Micropholis venulosa
Baehni, Micropholis venulosa Baill., Micropholis venulosa C. Martius & Eichler,
Micropholis venulosa Pierre, Micropholis venulosa Pierre
Reference: Flora Peru: 1297: 168; Pennington, T. D., 1990: 196.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 9957 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San
Martín.
$
Microsteris gracilis subsp. humilis (Greene) V.E. Grant = Phlox gracilis (Douglas
ex Hooker) Greene
$
Microsteris humilis (Douglas) Greene
Microstylis rupestris Poepp. & Endl. = Malaxis rupestris (Poeppig & Endlicher)
Kuntze
Microstylis ventricosa Poepp. & Endl. = Malaxis ventricosa (Poepp. & Endl.) Kuntze
Mikania amara var. guaco (Humb. & Bonpl.) Baker = Mikania guaco Humb. & Bonpl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 8; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 549.
Ecology: Endemic liana. Amazonian, Andean I: forests, riversides. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 5242* (F!), Mathias & Taylor 5904 (F!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 8; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 549.
Ecology. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Hutchison & Wright 5754* (F!)
Departments: Amazonas.
$
Mikania arthroclada B. Robinson
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 9; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 549.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 6972* (F!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: FP 1418: 9.
Mikania banisteriae fo. subglabra (B. Robinson) Steyerm. = Mikania banisteriae DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 13; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology: Endemic vine. Andean II: elfin forests. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Jelski 703* (B photo F!), Barbour 3373 (F)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 13; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology. 3000-4000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 4447* (F!), Chávez 3282 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 13; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology: Endemic liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: McDaniel et al. 21387* (IBE), Rimachi 4832 (US!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 14; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology: Endemic vine. Andean I-II: forests, shrublands. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 1078* (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 14; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1085* (B photo F!), Ferreyra 16685 (MO!)
Departments: Puno.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 15; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 5645* (F!)
Departments: Ayacucho.
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Mikania caustolepis B.L. Rob.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 15; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 550.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Hutchison & Wright 5310 (US!)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Synonyms: Mikania congesta (DC.) B. Robinson, Mikania congesta (DC.) Baker, Mikania
congesta DC., Mikania congesta DC., Mikania congesta Gardner, Mikania congesta
Schultz-Bip. ex Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 16; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 551.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: riversides, seasonally inundated areas, swamps.
0-500 m.
Voucher: Schunke 54 (F!)
Departments: Loreto, Madre de Dios.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 16; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 551.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Schunke 2249* (US!), Schunke 1145 (F)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 18; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 423, 551.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Jelski 696* (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Lambayeque.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 19; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 551.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 16521* (US!), Ferreyra 2159 (US!, MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Mikania decora var. heteroneura B. Robinson = Mikania decora Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: FP 1418: 51; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 551; Holmes, W. C. & S.
McDaniel, 1989: 489.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 21; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 551.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Dudley 10913* (US!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 22; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 551.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Townsend 791 (F!)
Departments: Piura.
$
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 22; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 551.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean II: riversides. 1500-2000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 2428* (F!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 22; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology. 2000-2500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Cook & Gilbert 853* (US!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 23; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Schunke 1487* (F!)
Departments: Huánuco.
$
Synonyms: Mikania guaco (Humb. & Bonpl.) Baker, Mikania guaco (Humb. & Bonpl.)
Kuntze, Mikania guaco DC., Mikania guaco Klatt, Mikania guaco Poepp., Mikania guaco
Sch. Bip.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 23; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: McDaniel et al. 21503 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 26; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology. 0-1000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Schunke 5734* (F!)
Departments: San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 27; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Woytkowski 6192* (MO)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 28; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean I-II: shrublands. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Mathews sn.* (K), Macbride 5778 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 28; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean I-II: shrublands. 1000-2000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 25439* (US!)
Departments: Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 28; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Macbride 5061* (F!)
Departments: Ancash.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 29; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 552.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 27080* (GH)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 29; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology: Native liana. Andean II: disturbed areas, grasslands. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Jelski 634* (B destroyed, photo F), Wurdack 929 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, San
Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 30; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 25912* (F!), Killip & Smith 25797 (GH)
Departments: Junín.
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Mikania klugii B.L. Rob.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 30; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Klug 2135* (F!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 30; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology: Native liana, shrub. .
Voucher: Jelski 746 (US!)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 31; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1137* (F), Metcalf 30644 (MO!)
Departments: Puno.
$
Mikania larensis V.M. Badillo
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 31; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 424, 553.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I: riversides, shrublands. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 5567* (F!), Macbride 5729 (F!)
Departments: Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 32; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 4206 (MO)
Departments: Cajamarca, Huánuco, San Martín.
$
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 32; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: riversides. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Klug 3060 (MO)
Departments: Amazonas, Junín, Loreto, Puno.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 32; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 7574* (F!)
Departments: Ayacucho.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 33; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology. 2000-2500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Marin 2360* (LP)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 34; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Schunke 231* (F!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 35; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 553.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Belshaw 3153* (F!), Klug 4363 (F!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San Martín.
Synonyms: Mikania micrantha (G. Meyer) DC., Mikania micrantha (Gardner) Baker,
Mikania micrantha (Hieron.) B. Robinson, Mikania micrantha (Kunth) Rusby, Mikania
micrantha G. Meyer, Mikania micrantha Gardner, Mikania micrantha Gardner, Mikania
micrantha Hieron., Mikania micrantha Hieron., Mikania micrantha Hook. & Arn.,
Mikania micrantha Kunth, Mikania micrantha Rusby, Mikania micrantha Sch. Bip. ex
Baker
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 36; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas, forests,
riversides, seasonally inundated areas. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 23113 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Junín, Lima, La Libertad, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Piura, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 39; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology: Native liana. Andean II-III: shrublands. 1500-4000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 4169* (F!), Pennell 14002 (F!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 40; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 16528 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 40; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: cloud forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Lechler 2315* (K), Macbride 5731 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Puno, San
Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 41; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 3405* (F!)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Mikania pendula Holmes & McDaniel
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 42; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 425, 554.
Ecology. 2500-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Vargas 4485* (F!), Vargas 1917 (GH)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 46; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 555.
Ecology. 2000-3000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1323* (B destroyed, photo GH)
Departments: Puno.
Mikania scandens var. alata Baker = Mikania rimachii Holmes & McDaniel
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 47; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Rimachi 3984* (AMAZ), McDaniel et al. 23742 (US!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 48; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Simpson 781* (US!), Klug 2960 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, San Martín.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 48; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology: Native liana. Andean I-II: cloud forests, shrublands. 1000-2500 m.
Voucher: Haenke s.n.* (G-DC), Macbride 4198 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 49; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology: Native liana. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Macbride 5163* (F!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 50; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology. 500-1500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 28616 (US!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 50; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology: Native liana, shrub. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Jelski 681* (B destroyed, photo F), Klug 3412 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, San
Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 50; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 556.
Ecology: Native liana. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Jelski 762* (B photo F!)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Synonyms: Mikania ternata DC., Mikania ternata Spreng., Mikania ternata Vell.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 51; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557; Holmes,
W. C. & S. McDaniel, 1989: 489.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean I-II: forests. 500-2000 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 4180 (MO)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto.
$
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 52; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 3395* (B destroyed, photo GM), Hutchison et al. 5962 (F!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 53; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557.
Ecology: Native subshrub, vine. Andean II: bogs. 2000-2500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Wurdack 1399* (US!)
Departments: Amazonas.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 53; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557.
Ecology. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Vargas 14565* (US!), Vargas 15634 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 53; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean II: forests, savannas. 2500-3500 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 1257* (US!), Hutchison & Wright 5679 (F!)
Departments: Amazonas.
Mikania vitifolia fo. boliviensis (Lingelsh.) B.L. Rob. = Mikania vitifolia DC.
Mikania vitifolia fo. cryptodonta (B.L. Rob.) B. Robinson = Mikania vitifolia DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1418: 56; King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 426, 557.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Woytkowski 34393* (F!)
Departments: Loreto.
Mila albisetacea Rauh & Backeb. = Mila caespitosa Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 238; Ritter, F., 1981: 1342.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 12; Rauh, W., 1958: 233; Ritter, F., 1981: 1341.
Synonyms: Mila caespitosa (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila caespitosa (Rauh & Backeb.)
Donald, Mila caespitosa (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila caespitosa (Rauh & Backeb.)
Donald, Mila caespitosa (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila caespitosa Rauh & Backeb.,
Mila caespitosa Rauh & Backeb., Mila caespitosa Rauh & Backeb., Mila caespitosa
Rauh & Backeb., Mila caespitosa Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1922: 211; Rauh, W., 1958: 231; Donald, J.
D., 1978: 61.
Ecology: Endemic Clustered, globular cactus. Andean I-II, Coastal: dry valleys,
rocky slopes. 500-3500 m.
Note: Various infraspecific taxa were recognized by Donald (1978) and are here
listed among the synonyms.
Voucher: Rose 18555* (US), Rauh K50 [1956] (ZSS)
Departments: Lima.
Mila caespitosa fo. albisetacea (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila caespitosa Britton &
Rose
Mila caespitosa fo. breviseta (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Mila caespitosa fo. cereoides (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila caespitosa Britton &
Rose
Mila caespitosa fo. kubeana (Werdermann & Backeberg) Donald = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Mila caespitosa fo. lurinensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Mila caespitosa fo. sublanata (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila caespitosa Britton &
Rose
Mila caespitosa var. densiseta (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Mila caespitosa var. fortalezensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila caespitosa
Britton & Rose
Mila caespitosa var. pugionifera (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald = Mila caespitosa Britton
& Rose
Mila ceroides Rauh & Backeb. = Mila caespitosa Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 235; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340.
Note: Treated as a synonym under M. nealeana by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 239; Ritter, F., 1981: 1341.
Mila fortalezensis Rauh & Backeb. = Mila caespitosa Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 234; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340.
Note: Treated as a synonym under M. nealeana by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 232; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340; Hunt, D., 1992: 93.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 240; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340.
Synonyms: Mila nealeana (Akers) Donald, Mila nealeana (Backeb.) Donald, Mila
nealeana (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila nealeana (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila
nealeana (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald, Mila nealeana (Werdermann & Backeberg) Donald,
Mila nealeana Akers, Mila nealeana F. Ritter, Mila nealeana Rauh & Backeb., Mila
nealeana Rauh & Backeb., Mila nealeana Rauh & Backeb., Mila nealeana Rauh &
Backeb., Mila nealeana Rauh & Backeb., Mila nealeana Werdermann & Backeberg
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 232; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340; Hunt, D., 1992: 93.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary or clustered, globular cactus. Andean I-II: dry valleys,
rocky slopes. 1000-2500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). Various infraspecific taxa treated
here as synonyms of M. nealeana were recognized by Donald (1978: 61-62) under M.
caespitosa.
Voucher: Backeberg s.n.* , Ritter 141 (U)
Departments: Lima.
Mila nealeana var. tenuior Rauh & Backeb. = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 232; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340.
Mila pugionifera Rauh & Backeb. = Mila caespitosa Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 237; Ritter, F., 1981: 1342.
Mila sublanata Rauh & Backeb. = Mila caespitosa Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 236; Ritter, F., 1981: 1340.
Note: Treated as a synonym under M. nealeana by Ritter (1981).
Mila sublanata var. pallidior Rauh & Backeb. = Mila nealeana Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 11; Rauh, W., 1958: 236; Ritter, F., 1981: 1341.
Milium punctatum L.
Milleria quinqueflora L.
Milleria quinqueflora L.
Miltonia parva C. Schweinf. = Cischweinfia parva (C. Schweinf.) Dressler & N.H.
Williams
Miltonia vexillaria (Rchb. f.) Nicholson = Miltoniopsis vexillaria (Rchb. f.) God.-
Leb.
Synonyms: Mimosa albida albida Willd., Mimosa albida var. albida (Willd.) Robinson
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 86; Barneby, R. C., 1991: 543.
Ecology: Native subshrub, vine. Andean I, Coastal: disturbed areas, rocky slopes,
shrublands. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Humboldt & Bonpland 3756* (P-H&B), Sagástegui & Cabanillas 6534
(MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Lima, La Libertad, Tumbes.
Mimosa albida var. erratica J.F. Macbr. = Mimosa albida var. willdenowii (Poir.)
Rudd
Mimosa albida var. floribunda (Willd.) Robinson = Mimosa albida var. willdenowii
(Poir.) Rudd
Mimosa albida var. strigosa (Willd.) Robinson = Mimosa albida Humb. & Bonpl. ex
Willd. var. albida
Synonyms: Mimosa albida willdenowii Poir., Mimosa albida willdenowii Willd., Mimosa
albida var. willdenowii (Willd.) Robinson, Mimosa albida var. willdenowii J.F.
Macbr.
Reference: Barneby, R. C., 1991: 544.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: shrublands. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 6760 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Lambayeque, Lima, Piura.
Mimosa arborea L.
Mimosa asperata L.
Mimosa asperata L.
Synonyms: Mimosa caduca Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd., Mimosa caduca Schery
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 87; Barneby, R. C., 1991: 173.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean I-II: rocky slopes. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Humboldt & Bonpland 3499* (P-H&B)
Departments: Cajamarca, Piura.
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Mimosa caracasana Jacq. = Zapoteca caracasana (Jacq.) H.M. Hern. subsp. caracasana
Mimosa coruscans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Inga coruscans Humb. & Bonpl.
ex Willd.
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Mimosa corymbosa Rich.
Mimosa corymbosa Rich. = Albizia corymbosa (Rich.) G.P. Lewis & P.E. Owen
Reference: Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de Ortega, 1989: 324.
Note: NN
Mimosa depressa (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Desmanthus depressus Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd.
Mimosa discolor (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Macrosamanea discolor (Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd.) Britton & Rose ex Britton & Killip
Note: NN
Mimosa fagifolia L.
Reference: León, J., 1966: 283; Sousa S., M., 1993: 250.
Mimosa farnesiana L.
Reference: FP 21: 77; Duke, J. A., 1981: 5; Clarke, H. D., D. S. Seigler, & J. E.
Ebinger, 1989: 559.
Mimosa glauca L.
Reference: Shaw, E. A. & B. G. Schubert, 1976: 117; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 144.
Note: Mimosa glauca L. (1763), nom. illeg.
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Mimosa glauca L.
Mimosa glauca L. = ?
Mimosa hispidula Kunth = Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.)
DC.
Mimosa inaequalis (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Zygia inaequalis (Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd.) Pittier
Mimosa latifolia L.
Reference: León, J., 1966: 283; Sousa S., M., 1993: 250.
Mimosa lebbeck L.
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Mimosa micracantha Benth.
Mimosa mollissima (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Calliandra mollissima (Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth.
Mimosa natans L. f.
Mimosa pallida (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. = Prosopis pallida (Humboldt &
Bonpland ex Willdenow) Kunth
Reference: Silva, A. S. L. da, 1990: 205; Grimes, J. W., 1992: 267; Seigler, pers.
comm..
Mimosa pigra L.
Mimosa pigra L.
Mimosa plena L.
Reference: Windler, D. R., 1966: 398; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 145; McVaugh, R., 1987:
227.
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Mimosa polycarpa Kunth
Mimosa polystachya L.
Mimosa polystachya L. = Entada polystachya (L.) DC.
Mimosa pudica L.
Mimosa pudica L.
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Mimosa pudica var.tetrandra (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) DC.
Synonyms: Mimosa pudica tetrandra Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd., Mimosa pudica tetrandra
Kunth
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 93; Barneby, R. C., 1991: 627.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Mimosa quadrivalvis L.
Mimosa quadrivalvis L.
Synonyms: Mimosa revoluta Benth., Mimosa revoluta Benth., Mimosa revoluta Kunth
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 94; Barneby, R. C., 1991: 56.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: riversides, rocky slopes. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Humboldt & Bonpland 3694* (P-H&B), Ferreyra 9945 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Junín, La Libertad.
Mimosa sensitiva L.
Mimosa sensitiva L.
Mimosa strigosa Willd. = Mimosa albida Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. var. albida
Mimosa tenuifolia L.
Reference: Schery, R. W., 1950: 272; McVaugh, R., 1987: 138; Seigler, pers. comm..
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Mimosa tetrandra Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. = Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd.) DC.
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Mimosa velloziana Mart.
Mimosa virgata L.
Reference: FP 21: 98; Carrillo, F. E., 1974: 49; Luckow, M. A., 1989: 389.
Mimosa xerophytica Schery = Mimosa caduca (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.
Reference: FP 21: 96; Ducke, A., 1949: 57; Barneby, R. C., 1991: 36.
Mimusops bidentata A. DC. = Manilkara bidentata (A. DC.) A. Chev. subsp. bidentata
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Minthostachys andina (Britton ex Rusby) Epling
Mirabilis dichotoma L.
Synonyms: Mirabilis expansa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze, Mirabilis expansa (Ruiz & Pav.)
Vahl, Mirabilis expansa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1258: 541.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: rocky slopes. 3000-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón 12-57* (MA photo F!), Pennell 13624
Departments: Cuzco, Junín, Lima.
Mirabilis jalapa L.
Mirabilis jalapa L.
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Mirabilis odorata L.
Synonyms: Mirabilis ovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl., Mirabilis ovata (Ruiz & Pav.)
Vahl, Mirabilis ovata Griseb., Mirabilis ovata Kuntze, Mirabilis ovata Ruiz & Pav.,
Mirabilis ovata Steud.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1258: 544.
Ecology: Native herb. .
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!)
Departments: Lima.
Synonyms: Mirabilis prostrata (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl, Mirabilis prostrata Choisy,
Mirabilis prostrata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1258: 544.
Ecology. 0-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (G photo F!), Sagástegui 9178 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Junín, Lambayeque, Lima, La Libertad,
Piura, Tumbes.
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Mirabilis viscosa Cav.
Misandra juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) F. Dietr. = Tillandsia juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir.
Misandra strobilantha Dietr. ex Roem. & Schult. = Guzmania strobilantha (Ruiz &
Pav.) Mez
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Mitchella pilosa Benth.
Synonyms: Mitreola petiolata (L.) Britton, Mitreola petiolata J.F. Gmel., Mitreola
petiolata L.
Reference: Heine, H., 1969: 251.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian: disturbed areas. 0-500 m.
Note: Probably an introduced weed.
Voucher: Ancuash 710 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Junín, Loreto.
Note: NN
Mnesithea granularis (L.) de Koning & Sosef = Hackelochloa granularis (L.) Kuntze
Synonyms: Mniodes aretioides (Sch. Bip.) A. Gray, Mniodes aretioides (Sch. Bip.)
Wedd., Mniodes aretioides Sch. Bip.
Reference: Flora Peru: 27926: 53.
Ecology: Native subshrub. Andean III: shrublands. 4000-4500 m.
Voucher: Lechler 1823* (F!), Dillon et al. 1083 (F)
Departments: Cuzco, Puno.
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Mogiphanes soratensis Rusby
Molina corymbosa Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis corymbosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina emarginata Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis emarginata (R. & P.) Pers.
Molina ferruginea Ruiz & Pav. = Loricaria ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Wedd.
Molina incana Ruiz & Pav. = Loricaria thuyoides (Lam.) Sch. Bip. var. thuyoides
Molina latifolia Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina nitida Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis nitida (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina parviflora Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina prostrata Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis tricuneata var. ruiziana Cuatrec.
Molina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina scabra Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis scabra (R. & P.) Pers.
Molina striata Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina tomentosa Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis tomentosa (Ruiz & Pavon) Pers.
Molina uniflora Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis uniflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Molina viscosa Ruiz & Pav. = Baccharis salicifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers.
Reference: Cabrera, A. L., 1960: 202.
Reference: Flora Peru: 608: 786; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de
Ortega, 1989: 175.
Ecology. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Killip 26562* (F), Asunción 253 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto.
Mollugo radiata Ruiz & Pav. = Glinus radiatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Rohrb.
Mollugo verticillata L.
Mollugo verticillata L.
Momordica balsamina L.
Momordica balsamina L.
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Momordica brachybotrys Poepp. & Endl.
Momordica brachybotrys Poepp. & Endl. = Cyclanthera brachybotrys (Poepp. & Endl.)
Cogn.
Momordica charantia L.
Momordica charantia L.
Momordica cylindrica L.
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Momordica operculata L.
Reference: FP 1379: 365; Heiser Jr., C. B., E. E. Schilling & B. Dutt, 1988: 138.
Momordica pedata L.
Monieria trifolia L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 920; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 133; Eriksen, B., 1993: 201.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II-III: grasslands, rocky slopes. 2000-4000 m.
Voucher: Pennell 13629* (F), Soukup 2950 (MO)
Departments: Ancash, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huancavelica, Junín.
Reference: FP 670: 942; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 132; Eriksen, B., 1993: 204.
Note: As "M. augustifolia" in the Flora of Peru.
Reference: FP 670: 922; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 138; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
Reference: FP 670: 942; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 132; Eriksen, B., 1993: 204.
Monnina crotalarioides var. crotalarioides = Monnina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav. var.
salicifolia
Monnina crotalarioides var. glabrescens Chodat = Monnina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav.
var. salicifolia
Monnina crotalarioides var. leptostachys Chodat = Monnina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav.
var. salicifolia
Monnina crotalarioides var. macrophylla Chodat = Monnina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav.
var. salicifolia
Monnina crotalarioides var. pseudoloxensis Chodat = Monnina salicifolia Ruiz & Pav.
var. salicifolia
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 928; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 134; Eriksen, B., 1993: 202.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 6454* (F), Stork & Horton 10909 (F)
Departments: Huancavelica.
Reference: FP 670: 929; Ferreyra, R., 1973: 4; Eriksen, B., 1993: 206.
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 199.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 934; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 137; Eriksen, B., 1993: 199.
Ecology. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Pennell 13167* (F, USM), Solomon 2780 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa.
Monnina macrostachya var. pumila A. Gray = Monnina macrostachya Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 930; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 135; Eriksen, B., 1993: 196.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 2000-3000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 3181* (F), Hutchison & Wright 5144 (MO)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Huánuco, La Libertad.
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Monnina polystachya Ruiz & Pav.
Monnina pterocarpa var. exauriculata Chodat = Monnina pterocarpa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 670: 942; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 132; Eriksen, B., 1993: 204.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 943; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 136; Eriksen, B., 1993: 198.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: desert. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Hinkley & Hinkley 13* (US), Rutten 1019 (U)
Departments: Arequipa.
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Monnina weberbaueri var. elongata Chodat
Monnina weberbaueri var. elongata Chodat = Monnina macrostachya Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
Monnina weberbaueri var. maxima Chodat = Monnina macrostachya Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
Monnina weberbaueri var. pachyantha Chodat = Monnina macrostachya Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
Reference: FP 670: 947; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 138; Eriksen, B., 1993: 200.
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Monnina wrightii Gray
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Monopyle divaricata Rusby
Synonyms: Monotagma laxum (Poepp. & Endl.) D. Dietr., Monotagma laxum (Poepp. &
Endl.) Koern., Monotagma laxum Mez, Monotagma laxum Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1205: 763; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988:
157.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests on white sand,
seasonally inundated areas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Díaz & Jaramillo 273 (F!), Weberbauer 3683 (MOL!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
San Martín, Ucayali.
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Monstera peruviana Engl. = Monstera dilacerata (K. Koch & Sellow) K. Koch
Montia fontana L.
Montia fontana L.
Synonyms: Montia fontana Anon Suarez, Montia fontana C.C. Gmel., Montia fontana
C.C. Gmel., Montia fontana Pers., Montia fontana Pers.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1263: 573; Lourteig, A., 1991: 43.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: bogs, grasslands, riversides, seasonally
inundated areas. 2000-4500 m.
Note: Lourteig (1991) indicates that two subspecies are found in Peru: subsp.
fontana and subsp. chondrosperma.
Voucher: Wurdack 1719 (US)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Cuzco, Huánuco, Puno.
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Montia fontana var. repens Pers.
Monvillea amazonica (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose = Cereus amazonicus K. Schum.
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 505; Castellanos, A., 1967: 77; Hunt, D., 1992: 93.
Monvillea diffusa Britton & Rose = Cereus diffusus (Britton & Rose) Werdermann
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1931: 69; Rauh, W., 1958: 503; Britton, N. L. & J. N.
Rose, 1920: 24.
Monvillea jaenensis var. paucispina Rauh & Backeb. = Monvillea jaenensis Rauh &
Backeb.
Monvillea maritima Britton & Rose = Cereus diffusus (Britton & Rose) Werdermann
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1931: 68; Rauh, W., 1958: 505; Ritter, F., 1981: 1304.
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Moquilea chrysocalyx Poepp.
Moquilea paraensis C. Martius & Zuccarini = Couepia paraensis (C. Martius &
Zuccarini) Benth.
Moraea pavonia (L. f.) Ker Gawl = Tigridia pavonia (L. f.) DC.
Morawetzia doelziana fo. calva (Rauh & Backeberg) F. Ritter = Oreocereus doelzianus
(Backeb.) Borg
Morawetzia doelziana var. calva Rauh & Backeb. = Oreocereus doelzianus (Backeb.)
Borg
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 18; Rauh, W., 1958: 333; Kimnach, M., 1960: 59.
Morenia fragrans Ruiz & Pav. = Chamaedorea fragrans (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Reference: FP 39695: 373; Gentry, A. H., 1986: 162; Henderson, pers. comm..
Morenia linearis (Ruiz & Pav.) Burret = Chamaedorea linearis (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Reference: FP 39695: 374; Gentry, A. H., 1986: 162; Henderson, pers. comm..
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Morisonia flexuosa L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1473: 582; Nakata, M., 1990: 158; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Nakata 5630 (TNS)
Departments: Junín.
Morus alba L.
Morus alba L.
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Morus tinctoria L.
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Mouriri sideroxylon Sagot ex Triana
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Mucuna altissima (Jacq.) DC.
Synonyms: Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC., Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.,
Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Mucuna
elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Mucuna elliptica Ruiz & Pav., Mucuna elliptica Ruiz
& Pav., Mucuna elliptica Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 314.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Smith 35910 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Pasco, San
Martín.
Mucuna inflexa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. = Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
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Mucuna mapirensis (Rusby) J.F. Macbr.
Mucuna platycarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. = Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Mucuna urens (L. ex Jacq.) DC. = Mucuna sloanei Fawc. & Rendle
Mucuna urens (L.) Fawc. & Rendle = Mucuna urens (L.) Medik.
Synonyms: Mucuna urens (Jacq.) DC., Mucuna urens (Jacq.) Macfadyen, Mucuna urens
(Jacq.) Pers., Mucuna urens (L.) Fawc. & Rendle, Mucuna urens (L.) Pers., Mucuna
urens Jacq., Mucuna urens L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 316; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 252.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: McDaniel 13567 (USM!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
Reference: , : 335.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 170; Peterson, P. M. & C. R. Annable, 1991: 37.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean I-II: disturbed areas, riversides. 500-3000 m.
Voucher: Núñez et al. 9147 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cuzco.
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Muhlenbergia microsperma (DC.) Trin.
Synonyms: Munnozia corymbosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Sch. Bip., Munnozia corymbosa (S.F.
Blake) H. Rob. & Brettell, Munnozia corymbosa S.F. Blake
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 54; Robinson, H., 1983: 58.
Ecology. 1000-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Macbride 5783 (F!)
Departments: Junín, Huánuco.
Munnozia eriocalyx (S.F. Blake) H. Rob. & Brettell = Munnozia corymbosa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 54; Robinson, H., 1983: 58.
Munnozia megacephalum (Sch. Bip.) H. Rob. & Brettell = Munnozia senecionidis Benth.
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Munnozia polymnioides (DC.) H. Rob. & Brettell
Munnozia pulchra (S.F. Blake) H. Rob. & Brettell = Munnozia venosissima Ruiz & Pav.
Munnozia stenolepis (S.F. Blake) H. Rob. & Brettell = Erato stenolepis (S.F. Blake)
H. Rob.
Synonyms: Munnozia venosissima (Ruiz & Pav.) Sch. Bip., Munnozia venosissima (S.F.
Blake) H. Rob. & Brettell, Munnozia venosissima S.F. Blake
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 56; Robinson, H., 1983: 59.
Ecology. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA photo US), Macbride 4312 (F!)
Departments: Apurímac, Huánuco.
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Muntingia calabura L.
Muntingia calabura L.
Murraya exotica L.
Musa X paradisiaca L.
Musa X paradisiaca L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1201: 717; Terrell, E. E., S. R. Hill, J. H. Wiersema & W.
E. Rice, 1985: 97.
Ecology: Cultivated herb. Amazonian, Andean I, Coastal: disturbed areas. 0-1500 m.
Note: (pro sp.) Widely cultivated in Peru but no voucher collection seen.
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Mussatia prieurei (A. DC.) Bureau ex Schumann
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Mutisia cochabambensis Hieron.
Myginda eucymosa Loesener & Pittier = Crossopetalum eucymosum (Loesener & Pittier)
Lundell
Note: NN
Myosotis granulosa Ruiz & Pav. = Cryptantha granulosa (R. & P.) I.M. Johnst.
Myosotis humilis Ruiz & Pav. = Plagiobothrys humilis (R. & P.) I.M. Johnst.
Synonyms: Myoxanthus affinis (Lindl.) Kuntze, Myoxanthus affinis (Rchb. f.) Kuntze,
Myoxanthus affinis Lehmann & Kraenzlin, Myoxanthus affinis Lindl., Myoxanthus
affinis Rchb. f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 271; Luer, C. A., 1982: 35; Luer, C. A., 1992: 13.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Mathews 1899* (K), Foster 9586 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco,
San Martín.
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Myrceugenella chequen var. myrtomimeta (Diels) Kausel
$
Myrcia aliena McVaugh
Synonyms: Myrcia amazonica (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia amazonica (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia
amazonica DC., Myrcia amazonica O. Berg, Myrcia amazonica O. Berg
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 628; McVaugh, R., 1969: 109.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Myrcia ambigua var. dives O. Berg = Myrcia sylvatica (G. Meyer) DC.
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Myrcia berberis DC.
Myrcia bipennis (O. Berg) McVaugh = Marlierea bipennis (O. Berg) McVaugh
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Myrcia egensis (O. Berg) McVaugh
Synonyms: Myrcia fallax (H.B.K.) DC., Myrcia fallax (Kunth) DC., Myrcia fallax DC.,
Myrcia fallax DC., Myrcia fallax Diels, Myrcia fallax Kunth, Myrcia fallax Kunth,
Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax
O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg,
Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax O. Berg, Myrcia fallax
O. Berg, Myrcia fallax Rich.
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 639; McVaugh, R., 1969: 133.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-
3000 m.
Voucher: Rimachi 7233 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de
Dios, Piura, San Martín.
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Myrcia frontinensis Hieron.
Synonyms: Myrcia guianensis (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia guianensis (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia
guianensis (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia guianensis DC., Myrcia guianensis DC., Myrcia
guianensis DC., Myrcia guianensis O. Berg, Myrcia guianensis O. Berg, Myrcia
guianensis Rusby, Myrcia guianensis sensu McVaugh non DC., Myrcia guianensis sensu
McVaugh, non (DC.) O. Berg
Reference: McVaugh, R., 1969: 90.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I: seasonally inundated areas, terra firme
forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Croat 20972 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín.
Synonyms: Myrcia mollis Kunth, Myrcia mollis O. Berg, Myrcia mollis Rusby
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 647.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Sagástegui 7586 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Huánuco, Lambayeque.
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Myrcia multiflora (Lam.) DC.
Synonyms: Myrcia multiflora (DC.) O. Berg, Myrcia multiflora (Lam.) O. Berg, Myrcia
multiflora DC., Myrcia multiflora Lam., Myrcia multiflora O. Berg, Myrcia
multiflora O. Berg, Myrcia multiflora Ruiz ex O. Berg
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 649; McVaugh, R., 1969: 115.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-
3000 m.
Voucher: Timaná & Jaramillo 2822 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios.
Myrcia myrtillifolia sensu McVaugh non DC. = Myrcia guianensis (Aubl.) DC.
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Myrcia pentagona McVaugh
Synonyms: Myrcia splendens splendens DC., Myrcia splendens splendens Diels, Myrcia
splendens splendens Diels, Myrcia splendens splendens O. Berg, Myrcia splendens
splendens O. Berg, Myrcia splendens splendens Rusby, Myrcia splendens splendens
Sw., Myrcia splendens var. splendens O. Berg
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 659; McVaugh, R., 1969: 141.
Ecology: Native shrub, treelet. Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Klug 3346 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, San
Martín.
Synonyms: Myrcia sylvatica DC., Myrcia sylvatica G. Meyer, Myrcia sylvatica L.,
Myrcia sylvatica O. Berg, Myrcia sylvatica O. Berg
Reference: Flora Peru: 760: 662; McVaugh, R., 1969: 144.
Ecology: Native shrub, treelet. Amazonian: disturbed areas, forests on white sand.
0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 26154 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, Madre de Dios.
Synonyms: Myrciaria dubia (Bentham) O. Berg, Myrciaria dubia Kunth, Myrciaria dubia
O. Berg, Myrciaria dubia O. Berg
Reference: McVaugh, R., 1969: 232.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian: riversides, seasonally inundated areas. 0-
500 m.
Voucher: Pipoly et al. 14892 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
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Myrciaria tenella (DC.) O. Berg
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Myriocarpa dombeyana Wedd.
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Myriophyllum elatinoides Gaudich.
Reference: FP 1321: 8; Orchard, A. E., 1981: 28; Mora-Osejo, L. E., 1984: 64.
Reference: FP 1321: 8; Orchard, A. E., 1981: 28; Mora-Osejo, L. E., 1984: 64.
Myristica balsamica Poepp. ex Warb. = Virola pavonis (A. DC.) A.C. Sm.
Myristica otoba var. glaucescens A. DC. = Otoba parvifolia (Markgr.) A.H. Gentry
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Myristica pavonis A. DC.
Myrosma cannifolia L. f.
Myrosma cannifolia L. f.
Myrosma hexantha (Poepp. & Endl.) Schumann = Hylaeanthe hexantha (Poepp. & Endl.)
Jonker & A.M.E. Jonker
Reference: FP 1205: 764; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 171.
Reference: FP 1205: 765; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 178.
Myrosma unilateralis (Poepp. & Endl.) Schumann = Hylaeanthe unilateralis (Poepp. &
Endl.) Jonker & A.M.E. Jonker
Reference: FP 1205: 765; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 765.
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Synonyms: Myrosmodes nubigenum (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f., Myrosmodes nubigenum (Rchb. f.)
Schltr., Myrosmodes nubigenum Kraenzlin ex Weberbauer, nom. illeg., Myrosmodes
nubigenum Schltr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 101; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. Andean III: grasslands. 3500-4500 m.
Voucher: Smith et al. 11674 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash.
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Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms
Synonyms: Myroxylon balsamum (A. Rich.) DC., Myroxylon balsamum (Klotzsch) Harms,
Myroxylon balsamum A. Rich., Myroxylon balsamum Klotzsch, Myroxylon balsamum Kunth,
Myroxylon balsamum L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 241; Duke, J. A., 1981: 173; McVaugh, R., 1987: 636.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 29117 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín,
Ucayali.
Myroxylon balsamum var. punctatum (Klotzsch) Harms = Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms
Myroxylon peruiferum L. f.
Myroxylon peruiferum L. f.
Reference: FP 21: 241; Duke, J. A., 1981: 173; Rudd, V. E., 1968: 503.
Reference: FP 1293: 85; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1953: 365; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 57.
Synonyms: Myrsine coriacea (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez, Myrsine coriacea (Zahlbr.) Mez,
Myrsine coriacea Presl, Myrsine coriacea Ruiz & Pav., Myrsine coriacea Sw., Myrsine
coriacea Zahlbr.
Reference: Lundell, C. L., 1971: 288; Pipoly III, J. J., 1992: 7.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean I-III: cloud forests, disturbed areas, shrublands.
500-4000 m.
Voucher: Stein & Todzia 2122 (MO!, USM)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Pasco, San
Martín.
Synonyms: Myrsine dependens (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult., Myrsine dependens (Ruiz
Lopez & Pavon) Mez, Myrsine dependens Kunth, Myrsine dependens Lundell, Myrsine
dependens Ruiz & Pav., Myrsine dependens Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Pipoly III, J. J., 1992: 8.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean II-III: cloud forests. 3000-4500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Smith & Goodwin 8933 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín,
Pasco, San Martín.
Myrsine jelskii Zahlbr. = Myrsine coriacea (Sw.) R. Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
Synonyms: Myrsine latifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez, Myrsine latifolia Miq., Myrsine
latifolia Pavon ex DC., Myrsine latifolia Roem. & Schult., Myrsine latifolia Ruiz &
Pav.
Reference: Mez, C., 1902: 387.
Ecology: Native treelet. Andean I-II: cloud forests. 1000-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (P), Campos 774 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios,
Pasco, San Martín.
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Myrsine lechleri (Mez) Pipoly
Synonyms: Myrsine manglilla (Lam.) Dombey ex Lam., Myrsine manglilla (Lam.) Lam.,
Myrsine manglilla (Lam.) Willd., Myrsine manglilla (Lamarck) Mez, Myrsine manglilla
Benth., Myrsine manglilla Domb. ex Lamarck, Myrsine manglilla J.F. Gmel., Myrsine
manglilla Lam., Myrsine manglilla Pers., Myrsine manglilla Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Mez, C., 1902: 383.
Ecology: Native tree. Coastal: swamps. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Dombey s.n.* (P), Stork & Horton 9151 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Lima.
Synonyms: Myrsine pellucida (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult., Myrsine pellucida (Ruiz
Lopez & Pavon) Mez, Myrsine pellucida Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Mez, C., 1902: 394; Pipoly III, J. J., 1992: 8.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: cloud forests. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Woytkowski 6845 (MO!, USM)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Lima, San
Martín.
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Myrsine spicata Kunth
Reference: Agostini, G., 1980: 146; Pipoly III, J. J., 1983: 74.
Myrsine tomentosa Presl = Myrsine coriacea (Sw.) R. Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
Myrsine venosissima (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Sprengel = Gentlea propinqua (Kunth)
Lundell
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Myrsine weberbaueri (Mez) J. J. Pipoly, III
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Myrteola microphylla (Humb. & Bonpl.) O. Berg var.microphylla
Reference: FP 760: 807; Landrum, L. R., 1988: 124; Landrum, L. R., 1991: 199.
Note: NN
Myrteola microphylla var. australis Diels = Myrteola phylicoides var. glabrata (O.
Berg) Landrum
Myrteola microphylla var. glabrata O. Berg = Myrteola phylicoides var. glabrata (O.
Berg) Landrum
Synonyms: Myrteola phylicoides (Humb. & Bonpl.) O. Berg var. phylicoides, Myrteola
phylicoides phylicoides Benth., Myrteola phylicoides phylicoides Humb. & Bonpl.,
Myrteola phylicoides var. phylicoides O. Berg, Myrteola phylicoides var.
phylicoides O. Berg
Reference: Landrum, L. R., 1988: 124; Landrum, L. R., 1991: 199.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Myrteola weberbaueri Diels = Myrteola phylicoides var. glabrata (O. Berg) Landrum
Reference: FP 760: 809; Landrum, L. R., 1988: 124; Landrum, L. R., 1991: 199.
Myrtus acka Jussieu ex DC. = Acca macrostema (Ruiz & Pav. ex G. Don) McVaugh
Myrtus biflora L.
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Myrtus fimbriata Kunth
Myrtus lucida L.
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Myrtus oxycoccoides Benth.
Nama angustifolium (A. Gray) A. Nelson = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Synonyms: Nama dichotomum (A. Gray) A. Nelson, Nama dichotomum (A. Gray) Brand,
Nama dichotomum (A. Gray) Heller, Nama dichotomum (Brand) Hitchcock, Nama
dichotomum (Philippi) Brand, Nama dichotomum (Philippi) Kuntze, Nama dichotomum
(Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze, Nama dichotomum A. Gray, Nama dichotomum Brand, Nama
dichotomum Choisy ex A. Gray, Nama dichotomum Pavon ex Choisy, Nama dichotomum
Philippi, Nama dichotomum Ruiz & Pav., Nama dichotomum Wooton & Standl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1294: 104.
Ecology. 0-4000 m.
Voucher: Dillon 3320 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Lima, La Libertad,
Moquegua, Piura, Tacna.
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Nama dichotomum fo. stricta (Philippi) Brand = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Nama dichotomum subsp. angustifolium (A. Gray) Brand = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz &
Pav.) Choisy
Nama dichotomum subsp. eu-dichotomum Brand = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Nama dichotomum var. amplifolium (Brand) Hitchcock = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Choisy
Nama dichotomum var. angustifolium A. Gray = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Nama dichotomum var. pauciflora Choisy ex A. Gray = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Choisy
Nama jamaicensis L.
Nama jamaicensis L.
Nama tetrandra Pavon ex Choisy = Nama dichotomum (Ruiz & Pav.) Choisy
Reference: FP 1294: 105.
Nama zeylanica L.
Nardus indica L. f.
Nasonia hartwegii Rchb. f. = Fernandezia hartwegii (Reichenbach f.) Garay & Dunst.
Nasonia ionanthera Rchb. f. & Warsz. = Fernandezia ionanthera (Rchb. f. & Warsz.)
Schltr.
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Nassella linearifolia (E. Fourn.) R.W. Pohl
Nasturtium clandestinum var. sodiroi O.E. Schulz = Rorippa clandestina var. sodiroi
(O.E. Schulz) J.F. Macbr.
Nasturtium eggersii O.E. Schulz = Rorippa eggersii (O.E. Schulz) J.F. Macbr.
Nasturtium sinapis (Burm. f.) O.E. Schulz = Rorippa indica (L.) Hiern
Nauclea aculeata Kunth = Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) DC.
Nauclea tomentosa Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. = Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Roem. &
Schult.) DC.
Reference: Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de Ortega, 1989: 49;
Berg, pers. comm..
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Naucleopsis caloneura (Huber) Ducke
Synonyms: Naucleopsis ulei (Warb.) J.F. Macbr., Naucleopsis ulei Ducke, Naucleopsis
ulei Warb.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1233: 320; Berg, C. C., 1972: 139; Berg, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I: forests on white sand, terra firme
forests. 0-1000 m.
Note: Treated in the Flora of Peru as a synonym of Ogcodeia ulei.
Voucher: Castro 337 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San
Martín, Ucayali.
Nautilocalyx minutiflorus L.E. Skog = Reldia minutiflora (L.E. Skog) L.P. Kvist &
L.E. Skog var. minutiflora
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Nectandra acutifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
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Nectandra breaparinensis O. Schmidt
Reference: FP 610: 916; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 50; Rohwer, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 610: 917; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 62; Rohwer, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 610: 917; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 64; Rohwer, pers. comm..
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Nectandra cuneatocordata Mez
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Nectandra elongata Mez
Reference: FP 610: 920; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 52; Rohwer, pers. comm..
Note: TT
Reference: FP 610: 920; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 71; Rohwer, pers. comm..
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Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 921; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 77; Rohwer, pers. comm..
Nectandra macbridei O.C. Schmidt = Nectandra longifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Nees
Reference: FP 610: 922; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 64; Rohwer, pers. comm..
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Nectandra maranonensis O. Schmidt
Reference: FP 610: 923; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 53; Rohwer, pers. comm..
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Nectandra microcarpa Meisn.
Nectandra pichurim var. cuprea Mez = Nectandra cuspidata Nees & C. Mart.
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Nectandra punctata (Ruiz & Pav.) Klotzsch ex Nees
Nectandra punctata var. elongata (Meisn.) Mez = Nectandra japurensis Nees & C.
Mart.
Reference: FP 610: 925; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 71; Rohwer, pers. comm..
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 927; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 73; Rohwer, pers. comm..
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Neea ovalifolia Spruce ex J.A. Schmidt
Negretia elliptica Ruiz & Pav. = Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Negretia inflexa Ruiz & Pav. = Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Negretia platycarpa Ruiz & Pav. = Mucuna elliptica (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Neltuma juliflora (Sw.) Raf. = Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. var. juliflora
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Nemastylis herrerae Vargas
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 438; Rowley, G. D., 1982: 76; Hunt, D., 1992: 94.
Neobinghamia mirabilis Rauh & Backeb. = XBorzipostoa mirabilis (Rauh & Backeb.)
G.D. Rowley
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 35; Rauh, W., 1958: 447; Hunt, D., 1992: 94.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 35; Rauh, W., 1958: 445; Hunt, D., 1992: 94.
Reference: FP 1343: 373; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau, & L. Stutz de Ortega,
1990: 420; Zarucchi, J. L., 1987: 42.
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Neocuatrecasia weddellii (B. Robinson) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Synonyms: Neodryas rhodoneura Rchb. f., Neodryas rhodoneura Smith & Harris,
Neodryas rhodoneura Smith & Harris
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 798; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Departments: Apurímac, Cuzco.
Neokoehleria equitans Schltr. = Scelochilus equitans (Schltr.) Dodson & M.W. Chase
Neokoehleria rauhii Senghas = Scelochilus rauhii (Senghas) Dodson & M.W. Chase
Neolehmannia porpax (Rchb. f.) Garay & Dunst. = Epidendrum peperomia Rchb. f.
Reference: Ito, Y., 1957: 56, 284; Hunt, D., 1992: 97.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. .
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). Treated by Ito (1957) with four
varieties: segawae, albiroseiflora, roseiflora, and rubriviolacea; see also Eggli &
Taylor (1992: 139).
Reference: Ito, Y., 1957: 55, 285; Hunt, D., 1992: 97.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. .
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). According to Eggli & Taylor (1992:
139), this name should probably have been published as Echinopsis xiphacantha, nom.
nud., since several varieties have been published as new combinations under
Echinopsis. No Peru voucher seen, although recorded for the country by Hunt
(1992).
Reference: Flora Peru: 1293: 78; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1976: 48.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: disturbed areas, forests. 2000-3500 m.
Note: Treated under Arracacia by Williams (1966: 27).
Voucher: Núñez 7515 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco.
Neoporteria bicolor (Akers & Buining) Donald & G.D. Rowley = Neoporteria islayensis
(Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 55; Hunt, D., 1992: 97.
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Synonyms: Neoporteria islayensis (Akers & Buining) Donald & G.D. Rowley,
Neoporteria islayensis (Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis
(Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Backeb.) F. Ritter,
Neoporteria islayensis (F. Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (F.
Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Backeb.,
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Britton & Rose, Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster)
Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley,
Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria
islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh &
Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald &
G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley,
Neoporteria islayensis (Rauh & Backeb.) F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis (Vaupel)
Donald & G.D. Rowley, Neoporteria islayensis Akers & Buining, Neoporteria
islayensis Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Backeb.,
Neoporteria islayensis C. Ostolaza N. & T. C. Mischler, Neoporteria islayensis F.
Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter,
Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria
islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F.
Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis F. Ritter, Neoporteria islayensis Foerster,
Neoporteria islayensis Foerster, Neoporteria islayensis Hoffmann, Neoporteria
islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria
islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria
islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria
islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria
islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria islayensis Rauh & Backeb., Neoporteria
islayensis Simo, Neoporteria islayensis Vaupel
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 56; Ritter, F., 1981: 1299; Hunt,
D., 1992: 97.
Ecology: Endemic Solitary, globular cactus. Andean I: dry valleys, lomas, rocky
slopes. 0-1500 m.
Note: Treated by Donald & Rowley (1966: 56) with four varieties: islayensis,
copiapodes, divaricatiflora, & grandis.
Voucher: Haage s.n.* , Ritter 307 (U)
Departments: Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna.
Neoporteria islayensis fo. brevicylindrica (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis fo. brevicylindrica (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 56; Ritter, F., 1981: 1292.
Neoporteria islayensis fo. brevispina (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis fo. brevispina (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis fo. grandiflorens (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis fo. grandiflorens (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis fo. minor (Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley = Neoporteria
islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 56; Ritter, F., 1981: 1300.
Note: Treated under var. islayensis by Donald & Rowley (1966).
Neoporteria islayensis fo. spinosior (Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley = Neoporteria
islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. copiapoides (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. copiapoides (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. divaricatiflora (F. Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. divaricatiflora (F. Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. grandis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria islayensis var. grandis (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
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Neoporteria krainziana (F. Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria krainziana (F. Ritter) Donald & G.D. Rowley = Neoporteria islayensis
(Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 57; Ritter, F., 1980: 1026; Hunt,
D., 1992: 97.
Reference: Donald, J. D. & G. D. Rowley, 1966: 55; Ritter, F., 1981: 1295; Hunt,
D., 1992: 97.
Neoporteria lindleyi fo. curvispina (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoporteria lindleyi fo. curvispina (Rauh & Backeb.) Donald & G.D. Rowley =
Neoporteria islayensis (Foerster) Donald & G.D. Rowley
Neoraimondia arequipensis var. aticensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb.
Neoraimondia arequipensis var. aticensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb. =
Neoraimondia arequipensis (Meyen) Backeb.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 13; Ritter, F., 1981: 1267; Hunt, D., 1992: 98.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 580; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1979: 1538.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Moore s.n.* (US!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 580; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1979: 1538.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests. 0-
2000 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 2420 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Martín.
Reference: FP 1438: 131; Garay, L. A., 1978: 259; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Reference: FP 1438: 131; Garay, L. A., 1978: 259; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Neottia speciosa (J. Gmelin) Jacq. = Stenorrhynchos speciosum (J. Gmelin) Rich. ex
Spreng.
Reference: FP 1438: 148; Garay, L. A., 1978: 244; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Nepeta pectinata L.
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Nephrolepis pendula (Raddi) J. Sm.
Nephromeria axillaris (Sw.) Schindl. = Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC. var. axillare
Synonyms: Neptunia natans (Lam.) Baill., Neptunia natans L. f., Neptunia natans
Lam., Neptunia natans Lour.
Reference: McVaugh, R., 1987: 225.
Ecology: Native aquatic herb. Amazonian: floating. 0-500 m.
Note:
Voucher: Gentry et al. 22131 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
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Neptunia plena (L.) Benth.
Nerium coronarium Jacq. = Tabernaemontana divaricata (L.) R. Br. ex Roem. & Schult.
Reference: FP 1343: 403; Leeuwenberg, A. J. M., 1991: 153.
Nerium divaricatum L.
Nerium oleander L.
Nerium oleander L.
Nertera depressa Banks & Solander ex Gaertner = Nertera granadensis (Mutis ex L.f.)
Druce
Nertera repens Ruiz & Pav. = Nertera granadensis (Mutis ex L.f.) Druce
Neuontobotrys berningeri O.E. Schulz = Sisymbrium berningeri (O.E. Schulz) Baehni &
Macbr.
Reference: FP 21: 347; Fantz, P. R., 1981: 162; Fantz, P. R., 1990: 159.
Reference: FP 719: 114; McClure, F. A., 1955: 101; Soderstrom, T. R., 1969: 15.
Reference: FP 719: 114; McClure, F. A., 1955: 101; Soderstrom, T. R., 1969: 15.
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Neuroscapha guilleminiana Tul.
Nicolsonia cayennensis var. obovata DC. = Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth. in Miq.
Nicolsonia villosa Cham. & Schltdl. = Desmodium barbatum (L.) Benth. in Miq.
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Nicotiana andicola Philippi
Nicotiana angustifolia Ruiz & Pav. = Nicotiana acuminata var. multiflora (Philippi)
Reiche
Nicotiana glutinosa L.
Nicotiana glutinosa L.
Nicotiana leguiana J.F. Macbr. = Nicotiana tomentosa var. leguiana (J.F. Macbr.)
Goodspeed
Nicotiana paniculata L.
Nicotiana paniculata L.
Nicotiana rustica L.
Nicotiana rustica L.
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Nicotiana undulata var. angustifolia Comes = Nicotiana undulata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 1293: 81; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1951: 415; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 54.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1293: 80; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1962: 150; Mathias,
M. E. & L. Constance, 1976: 56.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean III: grasslands, shrublands. 3500-4000 m.
Voucher: Friedberg 6146 (UC)
Departments: Piura.
Niphogeton weberbaueri (H. Wolff) J.F. Macbr. = Niphogeton dissecta (Benth.) J.F.
Macbr.
Reference: FP 1293: 81; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1951: 415; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 54.
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Nissolia aculeata (Raddi) DC.
Reference: FP 21: 281; Rudd, V. E., 1956: 197; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 219.
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Nissolia leiophylla DC.
Synonyms: Nolana adansonii (Remy) Dunal, Nolana adansonii Remy, Nolana adansonii
Roemer & Schultes
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 836; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 47.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Coastal: lomas. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 17986 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Moquegua, Tacna.
Nolana bipartita Ruiz & Pav. = Nolana spathulata Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Nolana confinis (I.M. Johnst.) Mesa, Nolana confinis I.M. Johnst.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 839; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 78.
Ecology: Endemic herb, shrub. Andean I-III, Coastal: lomas. 500-4000 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 7382* (F), Werdermann 720 (MO!)
Departments: Moquegua, Tacna.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 839; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 55; Mesa, A., 1981: 129.
Ecology: Endemic herb. .
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (G),
Departments: Arequipa.
Nolana crassulifolia subsp. revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Mesa = Nolana revoluta Ruiz &
Pav.
Synonyms: Nolana humifusa Adans., Nolana humifusa Adans., Nolana humifusa Gouan,
Nolana humifusa I.M. Johnst., Nolana humifusa L. f., Nolana humifusa Philippi
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 841; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 50.
Ecology: Native herb. Coastal: lomas, rocky slopes. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Mexia 04027 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Lima, La Libertad.
Nolana humifusa subsp. spathulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Mesa = Nolana spathulata Ruiz &
Pav.
Nolana humifusa var. plicata (I.M. Johnst.) Mesa = Nolana plicata I.M. Johnst.
Synonyms: Nolana inflata (R. & P.) Miers, Nolana inflata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 842; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 49.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (G), Worth & Morrison 15637 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Lima.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 848; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 58; Mesa, A., 1981: 107.
Ecology: Endemic herb. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Pearce s.n.* (K)
Departments: Tacna.
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Nolana peruviana (Gaudichaud) I.M. Johnst.
Nolana prostrata L. f.
Synonyms: Nolana revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth. & Hook. f., Nolana revoluta (Ruiz &
Pav.) Lindl., Nolana revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Mesa, Nolana revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.)
Miers
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 830.
Note: Identity of this taxon is unknown.
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Nolana sedifolia var. aplocaryoides (Gaudichaud) Mesa
Nolana sedifolia var. confinis (I.M. Johnst.) Mesa = Nolana confinis (I.M. Johnst.)
I.M. Johnst.
Synonyms: Nolana spathulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Mesa, Nolana spathulata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 851; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 29.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Coastal: lomas. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Tafalla s.n.* , Ferreyra 11755 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa.
Nolana ventricosa Ruiz & Pav. = Nolana inflata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1288: 854; Johnston, I. M., 1936: 58; Mesa, A., 1981: 108.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I: rocky slopes. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 5385* (GH)
Departments: Ica.
Synonyms: Norantea anomala Al. Richt., Norantea anomala Delp. nom superfl.,
Norantea anomala Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López, Norantea anomala Ruiz & Pav. ex
G. Don
Reference: Flora Peru: 1309: 712; Bedell, H. G., 1985: 274.
Ecology: Native shrub, treelet. Andean II: forests, rocky slopes. 1500-2500 m.
Note: Recognized by Bedell (1985) under an as yet undescribed genus.
Voucher: McCarroll s.n. (MICH)
Departments: Junín.
Synonyms: Norantea macrocarpa Al. Richt., Norantea macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A.
López, Norantea macrocarpa Weberbauer ex Gilg
Reference: Bedell, H. G., 1985: 345.
Ecology: Native hemiepiphyte, shrub. Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests,
riversides, rocky slopes. 1000-3500 m.
Note: Recognized by Bedell (1985) under an as yet undescribed genus.
Voucher: Smith & Brack 2943 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Junín, Pasco, Puno, San Martín.
Synonyms: Norantea mixtum J.F. Macbr., Norantea mixtum Pilg., Norantea mixtum
Poepp. ex Wittm.
Reference: Bedell, H. G., 1985: 392.
Ecology: Native liana, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests,
riversides, rocky slopes. 0-2000 m.
Note: Recognized by Bedell (1985) under an as yet undescribed genus.
Voucher: Schunke 7296 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Pasco, San
Martín, Ucayali.
Synonyms: Norantea obovata Gilg, Norantea obovata Ruiz & Pav. ex E.A. López
Reference: Bedell, H. G., 1985: 370.
Ecology: Endemic herb, subshrub. .
Note: Recognized by Bedell (1985) under an as yet undescribed genus.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (B photo F), Kanehira 48 (F)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Norantea zahlbruckneri Al. Richt.
Nortenia thouarsii Cham. & Schltdl. = Torenia thouarsii (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze
Notanthera grandiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don = Tristerix grandiflorus (Ruiz & Pav.)
Barlow & Wiens
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Notanthera orbicularis (Kunth) G. Don
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Notholaena sinuata var.sinuata
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Notholaena sulphurea var. flava Kuhn
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Noticastrum marginatum (Kunth) Cuatrec.
Synonyms: Nototriche acaulis (A. Gray) Hill, Nototriche acaulis (Cav.) Kuntze,
Nototriche acaulis A. Gray, Nototriche acaulis Cav.
Reference: Krapovickas, A., 1973: 286; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 81.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean III: grasslands, rocky slopes. 3500- > 4500 m.
Note: Type probably from Peru despite Ecuador designation.
Voucher: López et al. 7588 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Junín.
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Nototriche alternata A.W. Hill
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 536; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 52.
Ecology. 4000-4500 m.
Voucher: Stübel 108, packet 2* (B photo F!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Tacna.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 538, 743; Gutte, G, K. Müller & C. Müller,
1986: 199.
Ecology: Endemic subshrub. Andean III: disturbed areas. 4000- > 4500 m.
Voucher: Hill 80* (K!), Gutte 2308 (USM!)
Departments: Arequipa, Junín, Moquegua.
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Nototriche condensata (Bak.f.) Hill
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 544; Gutte, G, K. Müller & C. Müller, 1986:
199.
Ecology: Endemic subshrub. Andean III: grasslands. 4000-4500 m.
Voucher: Stafford 765* (K!), Muller & López 2007
Departments: Arequipa, Puno.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 546; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 52.
Note: Not known from Peru. The type is from Chile (Krapovickas, pers. comm.).
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 549; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 52.
Note: Not known from Peru. The specimen cited in the Flora of Peru, Herrera 2390,
has been redetermined as N. dissecta (Krapovickas, pers. comm.).
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Nototriche lobulata (Weddell ex Mandon nom. nud.) Hochreutiner
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 553; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 52.
Ecology. > 4500 m.
Voucher: Meyen s.n.* (B photo F!), Raimondi s.n.*
Departments: Huancavelica, Puno.
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Nototriche ovalifolia Hochreutiner
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Nototriche pediculariifolia (Meyen) A.W. Hill
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 559; Hill, S. R., 1982: 400; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 83.
Reference: FP 1302: 563; Krapovickas, A., 1951: 108; Krapovickas, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1302: 563; Krapovickas, A., 1951: 108; Krapovickas, pers. comm..
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Notylia amesii Smith & Harris
Reference: FP 1484: 936; Christenson, pers. comm.; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
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Notylia wullschlaegeliana Focke
Novenia tunariensis (Kuntze) Freire = Novenia acaulis (Wedd. ex Benth.) Freire &
Hellwig
Noyera mollis (Poepp. & Endl.) Ducke = Perebea mollis (Poepp. & Endl.) Huber subsp.
mollis
Noyera rubra Trécul = Perebea mollis subsp. rubra (Trécul) C.C. Berg
Nunnezharia fragrans Ruiz & Pav. = Chamaedorea fragrans (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Nunnezharia poeppigiana (Mart.) Kuntze = Chamaedorea linearis (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart.
Nyctanthes sambac L.
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Nymphaea ampla (R. A. Salisbury) DC.
Synonyms: Ochroma pyramidale Cav. ex Lam., Ochroma pyramidale I.M. Johnst., Ochroma
pyramidale Rowlee, Ochroma pyramidale Sw.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1303: 607.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: seasonally inundated areas. 0-2000 m.
Ocimum americanum L.
Ocimum americanum L.
Ocimum basilicum L.
Ocimum basilicum L.
Synonyms: Ocotea balanocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) Nees, Ocotea balanocarpa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 895; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 121.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B), Smith 4482 (MO!)
Departments: San Martín.
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Ocotea caniflora Mez
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Ocotea cujumari Mart.
Ocotea cuneata (Nees) J.F. Macbr. = Ocotea cuneifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Synonyms: Ocotea cuneifolia (Nees) J.F. Macbr., Ocotea cuneifolia Nees, Ocotea
cuneifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 897.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Huashikat 30 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco.
Ocotea cuprea (Meisn.) Mez = Ocotea oblonga subsp. cuprea (Meisn.) Rohwer
Ocotea ferruginea (Meisn.) Mez = Ocotea arnottiana (Nees) van der Werff
Synonyms: Ocotea gracilis (Meisn.) Mez, Ocotea gracilis Meisn., Ocotea gracilis
Meisn.
Reference: FP 610: 921; Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 77; Rohwer, pres. comm..
Synonyms: Ocotea leptobotra Nees, Ocotea leptobotra Nees, Ocotea leptobotra Ruiz &
Pav., Ocotea leptobotra Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 901.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Ocotea minutiflora O. Schmidt
Synonyms: Ocotea oblonga cuprea (Meisn.) Mez, Ocotea oblonga cuprea Meisn.
Reference: Rohwer, J. G., 1986: 151.
Ecology: Native tree. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Spruce 4844* (G-DC)
Departments: San Martín.
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Ocotea obovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Synonyms: Ocotea obovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Meisn., Ocotea obovata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 905.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* , Smith 5345 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Pasco.
Synonyms: Ocotea ovalifolia (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Nees, Ocotea ovalifolia J.F.
Macbr., Ocotea ovalifolia Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 907.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B), Smith 3167 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Pasco.
Ocotea poeppigiana (Nees) J.F. Macbr. = Ocotea multiglandulosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Ocotea sublanuginosa J.F. Macbr. = Ocotea ovalifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
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Octomeria boliviensis Rolfe
Synonyms: Odontadenia anomala (Van Heurck & Müll. Arg.) Pichon, Odontadenia
anomala Miers, Odontadenia anomala Van Heurck & Müll. Arg.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 439.
Ecology: Endemic liana. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Spruce 4900* (K), Kayap 1221 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, San Martín.
Odontadenia glandulosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Schumann = Mandevilla glandulosa (Ruiz & Pav.)
Woodson
Odontandra tuberculata Triana & Planch. = Trichilia tuberculata (Triana & Planch.)
C. DC.
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Odontocarya dielsiana Barneby
Reference: FP 1484: 806; Christenson, pers. comm.; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
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Odontoglossum crista-galli (Rchb. f.) Kraenzlin ex Weberbauer
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 815; 1510: 75; Dodson, pers. comm..
Note: Not known from Peru. Known from Boliva and Colombia.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 828; 1510: 75; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Reference: FP 1484: 830; Garay, L. A. & J. E. Stacy, 1974: 408; Dodson, C. H.,
1992: xx.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 832; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 118.
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Wyatt s.n.* , Bennett 4532 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín.
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Oenocarpus mapora H. Karst. subsp.mapora
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Oenothera laciniata var.laciniata
Oenothera laciniata var. limensis Munz & I.M. Johnst. = Oenothera arequipensis Munz
& I.M. Johnst.
Synonyms: Oenothera multicaulis (Ruiz & Pav.) Loes., Oenothera multicaulis Ball,
Oenothera multicaulis Levling
Reference: Flora Peru: 763: 538.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: grasslands, shrublands. 2500-4500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Gentry et al. 19213 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Junín, Lima, La Libertad, Pasco, Puno.
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Oenothera multicaulis var. petiolaris Ball = Oenothera multicaulis Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Oenothera rosea (Aiton) Raim. in Engl. & Prantl, Oenothera rosea Ball,
Oenothera rosea Cav., Oenothera rosea Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 763: 539.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas. 1500-4000 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 7675 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín,
Lima, Pasco, Piura.
Oenothera tenella Cav. = Clarkia tenella (Cav.) Lewis & Lewis subsp. tenella
Reference: FP 1233: 319; Berg, C. C., 1972: 116; Berg, pers. comm..
Note: NN
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Ogcodeia tamamuri J.F. Macbr.
Ohigginsia aggregata Ruiz & Pav. = Hoffmannia aggregata (Ruiz & Pav.) Schum.
Ohigginsia verticillata Ruiz & Pav. = Hoffmannia verticillata (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
Oldenlandia corymbosa L.
Oldenlandia corymbosa L.
Reference: FP 1416: 55; Cuatrecasas, J., 1956: 185; Stutts, J. G., 1981: 401.
Olmedia angustifolia Poepp. & Endl. = Perebea angustifolia (Poepp. & Endl.) C.C.
Berg
Olmedia aspera Ruiz & Pav. = Trophis caucana (Pittier) C.C. Berg
Reference: FP 1233: 329; Berg, C. C., 1972: 14; Berg, C. C., 1988: 354.
Note: See note under T. caucana.
Olmedia calophylla Poepp. & Endl. = Maquira calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) C.C. Berg
Olmedia laevis Ruiz & Pav. = Pseudolmedia laevis (Ruiz & Pav.) J.F. Macbr.
Olmedia mollis Poepp. & Endl. = Perebea mollis (Poepp. & Endl.) Huber subsp. mollis
Olmedia tomentosa Poepp. & Endl. = Helicostylis tomentosa (Poepp. & Endl.) J.F.
Macbr.
Olmedioperebea calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Ducke = Maquira calophylla (Poepp. &
Endl.) C.C. Berg
Reference: Tovar, O., 1986: 53; Soderstrom, T. R. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1989: 14.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Revilla 16200 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, Pasco, Ucayali.
Reference: Tovar, O., 1986: 53; Soderstrom, T. R. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1989: 26.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: van der Werff et al. 9941 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco.
Olyra lateralis (J. Presl ex Nees) Chase = Parodiolyra lateralis (J. Presl ex Nees)
Soderstr. & Zuloaga
Olyra latifolia L.
Olyra latifolia L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 247; Soderstrom, T. R. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1989: 43.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ule 6224* (B), Gentry & Revilla 20914 (MO!)
Departments: Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 247; Soderstrom, T. R. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1989: 46.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, terra firme forests. 0-
1000 m.
Voucher: Tupayachi 8 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios.
Olyra sarmentosa Döll = Parodiolyra lateralis (J. Presl ex Nees) Soderstr. &
Zuloaga
Omphalea diandra L.
Omphalea diandra L.
Oncidium carinatum Knowles & Westcott = Leochilus carinatus (Knowles & Westcott)
Lindl.
Oncidium euodes (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f. = Ada elegantula (Rchb. f.) N.H. Williams
Synonyms: Oncidium fuscatum Hort., Oncidium fuscatum Hort., Oncidium fuscatum Rchb.
f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 848; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 127.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Bennett 4245 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: FP 1484: 877; Dodson, C. H. & R. L. Dressler, 1972: 288; Dodson, C. H. &
D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 161.
Synonyms: Oncidium heteranthum Cogn. & Rolfe, Oncidium heteranthum Rchb. f.,
Oncidium heteranthum Schltr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 878; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 128.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Bennett 448 (MO!)
Departments: Junín.
Oncidium ionops Cogn. & Rolfe = Oncidium heteranthum Poepp. & Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 76; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 131.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Bennett 3807 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
Oncidium longicuspe (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f. = Ada ocanensis (Lindl.) N.H. Williams
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 885; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 132.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: cloud forests, riversides. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Without collector* , Hutchison 5325-4 (=Bennett 1368 UC)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 897; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 139.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: dry valleys. 3000-3500 m.
Voucher: Sagástegui et al. 9587 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Piura.
Oncidium peruvianum (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb. f. = Brassia peruviana Poepp. & Endl.
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Oncidium pictum Kunth
Oncidium pumilio Rchb. f. = Psygmorchis pumilio (Rchb. f.) Dodson & Dressler
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Oncidium retusum Lindl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 902; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 142.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Vásquez 2639 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
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Oncidium sessile Lindl. & Paxton
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 906; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 143.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. .
Voucher: Bennett 3547 (MO!)
Departments: Piura.
Oncidium spathaceum (Linden & Reichenbach f.) Rchb. f. = Ada ocanensis (Lindl.)
N.H. Williams
Synonyms: Oncidium superbiens (Rchb. f.) Kraenzl., Oncidium superbiens (Rchb. f.)
Kraenzl., Oncidium superbiens Hort., Oncidium superbiens Warner & Williams nom.
illeg.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 907; Dodson, pers. comm..
Note: Not known from Peru. . Known from Colombia and Venezuela.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1484: 908; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 145.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Warscewicz s.n.* , Bennett 773 (UC)
Departments: Cajamarca.
Oncidium undulatum Warner & Williams nom. illeg. = Oncidium superbiens Rchb. f.
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Oncorhynchus pinnatifidus Lehm.
Oncorhynchus tenellus Fischer & E. Meyer = Castilleja laciniata Hook. & Arn.
Onoseris altissima (Poeppig) Kuntze = Lycoseris trinervis (Ruiz & Pav. ex D. Don)
S.F. Blake
Onoseris longipedicellata Muschl. = Onoseris odorata (D. Don) Hook. & Arn.
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Onoseris lopezii Ferreyra
Synonyms: Onoseris odorata (Hook.) Less., Onoseris odorata D. Don, Onoseris odorata
Hook., Onoseris odorata Muschl., Onoseris odorata Muschl.
Reference: Ferreyra, R., 1944: 360.
Ecology. 0-4000 m.
Voucher: Mathews 569* (G), Pennell 14468 (F)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Lima, La Libertad,
Tumbes.
Onoseris parva Muschl. = Onoseris odorata (D. Don) Hook. & Arn.
Onoseris reflexa (Hook.) Less. = Onoseris odorata (D. Don) Hook. & Arn.
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Onoseris stuebelii Hieron.
Operculina alata (Ham.) Urb. = Operculina hamiltonii (G. Don) D.F. Austin & Staples
Synonyms: Operculina pteripes (Hook. f.) House, Operculina pteripes Don, Operculina
pteripes Hook. f., Operculina pteripes Meisn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1344: 479.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Synonyms: Operculina triquetra (M. Vahl) G. Rob., Operculina triquetra (M. Vahl)
Roem. & Schult., Operculina triquetra Vahl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1344: 480.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Ophioglossum palmatum L.
Ophioglossum palmatum L.
Reference: FP 2132: 9.
Reference: FP 2132: 9.
Ophioglossum reticulatum L.
Ophioglossum reticulatum L.
Ophiorrhiza mitreola L.
Reference: FP 1438: 112; Garay, L. A., 1978: 191; Dodson, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1438: 101; Garay, L. A., 1978: 166; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Reference: FP 1510: 5; Garay, L. A., 1978: 196; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr.,
1989: 35.
Reference: FP 1510: 5; Garay, L. A., 1978: 224; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Oplismenus tenuis J. Presl = Ichnanthus tenuis (J. Presl) Hitchc. & Chase
$
Opuntia campestris Britton & Rose
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 99; Hunt, D., 1992: 103.
Synonyms: Opuntia corotilla (Backeb.) F. Ritter, Opuntia corotilla (Britton & Rose)
Backeb., Opuntia corotilla (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia corotilla
(Schumann ex Vaupel) Backeb., Opuntia corotilla Britton & Rose, Opuntia corotilla
Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Vaupel, F., 1913: 28; Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 96; Ritter, F.,
1980: 885.
Ecology: Endemic Sprawling cactus. Andean II: dry valleys. 3000-3500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). Treated as a synonym under O.
sphaerica by Britton & Rose (1919); Ritter (1980b) treated it under Cumulopuntia
berteri.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1412* (B)
Departments: Arequipa.
Opuntia corotilla var. aurantiaciflora (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia
corotilla Schumann ex Vaupel
Opuntia crispicrinita (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck
Opuntia crispicrinita var. cylindracea (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia
floccosa Salm-Dyck
Synonyms: Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) Backeb., Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) F.M. Knuth,
Opuntia cylindrica (Lam.) Haw., Opuntia cylindrica (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb.,
Opuntia cylindrica G.D. Rowley, Opuntia cylindrica Lam., Opuntia cylindrica Rauh &
Backeb.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 77; Rauh, W., 1958: 193; Hunt, D.,
1992: 103.
Ecology: Native Terrestrial, scandent cactus. Andean I: dry valleys, shrublands.
1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Cultivated at "Jardin du Roi" [Paris]* (P), Rauh K111 [1954] (U)
Departments: Piura.
Opuntia cylindrolanata (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 96; Hunt, D., 1992: 104.
Opuntia floccosa var. crassior (Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck
Opuntia floccosa var. ovoides (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-
Dyck
Synonyms: Opuntia fulvicoma (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia fulvicoma (Rauh &
Backeb.) Rauh, Opuntia fulvicoma Rauh & Backeb., Opuntia fulvicoma Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Rowley, G. D., 1958: 5; Hunt, D., 1992: 104.
Ecology: Endemic Cushion cactus. Andean II: dry valleys, rocky slopes. 3000-3500 m.
Opuntia fulvicoma var. bicolor (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia fulvicoma
(Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley
Reference: Backeberg, C. & F. M. Knuth, 1935: 110; Hunt, D., 1992: 105.
Synonyms: Opuntia lagopus (K. Schum.) F. Ritter, Opuntia lagopus (K. Schum.) F.
Ritter, Opuntia lagopus (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia lagopus (Rauh &
Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia lagopus (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia lagopus
(Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia lagopus (Rausch) F. Ritter, Opuntia lagopus
(Schumann) Backeb., Opuntia lagopus Rauh & Backeb., Opuntia lagopus Rauh & Backeb.,
Opuntia lagopus Rauh & Backeb., Opuntia lagopus Rauh & Backeb., Opuntia lagopus
Rausch
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 87; Rowley, G. D., 1958: 5-6; Ritter,
F., 1981: 1242.
Ecology: Native Clump-forming cactus. Andean II-III: grasslands, rocky slopes.
3000- > 4500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992). Treated under Austrocylindropuntia by
Ritter (1981). Accepted by Rowley (1958a) with five varieties: lagopus, aurea,
aureo-penicillata, leucolagopus, and pachyclada.
Voucher: Ritter 152 (U)
Departments: Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Lima, Puno.
Opuntia lagopus var. aurea (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia lagopus K. Schum.
Opuntia lagopus var. aureo-penicillata (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia
lagopus K. Schum.
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Opuntia lagopus var. leucolagopus (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley
Opuntia lagopus var. leucolagopus (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia lagopus K.
Schum.
Opuntia lagopus var. pachyclada (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia lagopus K.
Schum.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1923: 261; Rauh, W., 1958: 226; Ritter, F.,
1981: 1255.
Opuntia macbridei var. orbicularis Rauh & Backeb. = Opuntia quitensis A. Weber
Opuntia mira (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia sphaerica Foerster
$
Opuntia mistiensis (Backeb.) G.D. Rowley
Opuntia noodtiae (Backeb. & H. Jacobsen) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia dactylifera Vaupel
Synonyms: Opuntia pachypus (K. Schum.) Backeb., Opuntia pachypus (Schumann) Backeb.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 77; Ritter, F., 1981: 1242; Hunt, D.,
1992: 107.
Ecology: Endemic Sprawling cactus. Coastal: desert, rocky slopes. 0-500 m.
Note: Treated under Austrocylindropuntia by Ritter (1981).
Voucher: Weberbauer s.n.* (B), Ritter 172 (U)
Departments: Ancash, Lima.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 101; Rauh, W., 1958: 226; Madsen, J.
E., 1989: 53.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 217; Rauh, W., 1958: 227; Madsen, J.
E., 1989: 53.
Note: Name based on Cactus nanus H.B.K., non O. nanus Visiani.
Opuntia phyllanthus (L.) J.S. Mill. = Epiphyllum phyllanthus (L.) Haw. var.
phyllanthus
Opuntia pseudo-udonis (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck
Synonyms: Opuntia quitensis (A. Weber) F. Ritter, Opuntia quitensis Britton & Rose,
Opuntia quitensis Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 154; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 55; Ritter,
F., 1981: 1255.
Ecology: Native Sprawling cactus. Andean I-II: dry valleys, rocky slopes. 1000-2500
m.
Note: Treated under Platyopuntia by Ritter (1981).
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 2365 (NY)
Departments: Amazonas, Apurímac, Huánuco, Lambayeque.
Synonyms: Opuntia rosea (DC.) Backeb., Opuntia rosea (Rose) F.M. Knuth, Opuntia
rosea Rose
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 63; Hunt, D., 1992: 178.
Ecology: Introduced Sprawling cactus. .
Note: Listed as a synonym of O. imbricata by Britton & Rose (1919). No Peru
voucher seen although recorded for the country by Hunt (1992).
Synonyms: Opuntia sphaerica (Britton & Rose) Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica (Foerster)
Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica (Foerster) Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica (K. Schum.)
Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica (K. Schum.) F. Ritter, Opuntia sphaerica (K. Schum.)
G.D. Rowley, Opuntia sphaerica (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley, Opuntia sphaerica
(Werdermann & Backeberg) Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica (Werdermann & Backeberg) F.
Ritter, Opuntia sphaerica Britton & Rose, Opuntia sphaerica Foerster, Opuntia
sphaerica K. Schum., Opuntia sphaerica Rauh & Backeb., Opuntia sphaerica Werdermann
& Backeberg, Opuntia sphaerica Werdermann & Backeberg
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 96; Hunt, D., 1992: 109.
Ecology: Native Sprawling cactus. Andean I-III: grasslands, rocky slopes. 1000-4000
m.
Voucher: Collector unknown s.n.* , Rose & Rose 19002 (US)
Departments: Arequipa, Ica, Lima.
Opuntia sphaerica var. rauppiana (K. Schum.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia sphaerica
Foerster
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Opuntia sphaerica var. unguispina (Backeb.) G.D. Rowley
Synonyms: Opuntia subulata (A. Berger) Backeb., Opuntia subulata (A. Berger)
Backeb., Opuntia subulata (Muehlenpf.) Backeb., Opuntia subulata (Muehlenpf.) F.M.
Knuth, Opuntia subulata A. Berger, Opuntia subulata Muehlenpf.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 75; Hunt, D., 1992: 109.
Ecology: Native Erect, branched cactus. Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas,
rocky slopes. 0-3500 m.
Voucher: Rose 18632 (US)
Departments: Cuzco, Lima, Puno.
Opuntia tephrocactoides (Rauh & Backeb.) G.D. Rowley = Opuntia floccosa Salm-Dyck
$
Opuntia tunicata (Lehmann) Link & Otto
Synonyms: Opuntia tunicata (Lehmann) F.M. Knuth, Opuntia tunicata (Lehmann) Link &
Otto, Opuntia tunicata Lehmann
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 65; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 60; Hunt,
D., 1992: 109.
Ecology: Introduced Erect, columnar cactus. Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas,
dry valleys, rocky slopes. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Rose & Rose 18657 (US)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Lima.
Synonyms: Opuntia zehnderi (Lemaire) F. Ritter, Opuntia zehnderi (Rauh & Backeb.)
F. Ritter, Opuntia zehnderi F. Ritter, Opuntia zehnderi Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Rowley, G. D., 1958: 6; Ritter, F., 1981: 1249; Hunt, D., 1992: 110.
Ecology: Endemic Cushion cactus. Andean II: dry valleys, rocky slopes. 3000-3500 m.
Reference: FP 1438: 29; Garay, L. A., 1978: 34; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
$
Oreobolus obtusangulus subsp.unispicus Seberg
Reference: Backeberg, C. & F. M. Knuth, 1935: 186, 411; Rauh, W., 1958: 330;
Ritter, F., 1980: 1117.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 17; Rauh, W., 1958: 330; Ritter, F., 1981: 1361.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 17; Rauh, W., 1958: 331; Ritter, F., 1981: 1361.
Oreocereus lanatus (Kunth) Britton & Rose = Espostoa lanata (Kunth) Britton & Rose
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 61; Rauh, W., 1958: 521; Ritter, F.,
1981: 1437.
Synonyms: Oreocereus piscoensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Rauh & Backeb., Oreocereus
piscoensis F. Ritter, Oreocereus piscoensis Rauh & Backeb., Oreocereus piscoensis
Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Ritter, F., 1981: 1365; Hunt, D., 1992: 110.
Ecology: Endemic Climbing or sprawling cactus. Andean I-II: dry valleys, rocky
slopes. 1000-2500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992).
Voucher: Rauh K161 [1956]* (ZSS), Ritter 630 (U)
Departments: Huancavelica, Ica, Lima.
Synonyms: Oreocereus ritteri (Cullmann) Krainz, Oreocereus ritteri Rauh & Backeb.,
Oreocereus ritteri Rauh & Backeb.
Reference: Ritter, F., 1981: 1361; Hunt, D., 1992: 110.
Ecology: Endemic Climbing or sprawling cactus. Andean II-III: rocky slopes,
shrublands. 3000-4000 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992).
Voucher: Ritter 177a* (U)
Departments: Ayacucho.
$
Oreodaphne evonymodaphne Meisn.
$
Oreodaphne oblongoobovata Nees
Oreodaphne obovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Meisn. = Ocotea obovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez
Oreodaphne sublanuginosa (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Nees = Ocotea ovalifolia (Ruiz &
Pav.) Mez
$
Oreodoxa acuminata Willd.
Reference: FP 1293: 86; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1953: 365; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 57.
Reference: FP 1293: 86; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1953: 365; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 57.
Reference: FP 1293: 85; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1953: 365; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 57.
$
Oreopanax cissoides Harms
$
Oreopanax raimondii Harms
Oreophila taraxacifolia Meyen & Walp. = Hypochaeris taraxacoides (Walp.) Benth. &
Hook. f.
Reference: FP 1293: 81; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1951: 415; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 54.
$
Oreosciadium dissectum (Bentham) Wedd.
Reference: FP 1293: 81; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1951: 415; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 54.
$
Oritrophium limnophilum (Sch. Bip.) Cuatrec.
$
Orleanesia pradei C. Schweinf. & Garay
Ornithidium aureum Poepp. & Endl. = Maxillaria aurea (Poepp. & Endl.) L.O. Williams
Ornithidium bolivianum Schltr. = Maxillaria aurea (Poepp. & Endl.) L.O. Williams
Reference: FP 1473: 683; Garay, L. A., 1962: 527; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Ornithidium paleatum Rchb. f. = Maxillaria paleata (Rchb. f.) Ames & C. Schweinf.
Ornithidium pendulum (Poepp. & Endl.) Cogn. = Maxillaria pendens (Barb. Rodr. )
Pabst
Ornithidium simulans Ames & C. Schweinf. = Maxillaria parviflora (Poepp. & Endl.)
Garay
Ornithidium tafallae (Rchb. f.) Rchb. f. = Maxillaria ramosa Ruiz & Pav.
Ornithidium vestitum (Sw.) Rchb. f. = Maxillaria parviflora (Poepp. & Endl.) Garay
Reference: FP 1473: 688; Garay, L. A., 1962: 528; Dodson, pers. comm..
$
Ornithogalum biflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Don in Sweet = Fortunatia biflora (Ruiz & Pav.)
J.F. Macbr.
Ornithogalum bivalve L.
$
Oroya borchersii var. fuscata Rauh & Backeb.
Oroya gibbosa F. Ritter = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose
Oroya gibbosa var. citriflora Knize = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose
Oroya laxiareolata Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 32; Rauh, W., 1958: 480; Ritter, F., 1981: 1511.
Reference: Ritter, F., 1981: 1512; Rauh, W., 1958: 484; Hunt, D., 1992: 110.
Oroya neoperuviana var. depressa Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.)
Britton & Rose
Oroya neoperuviana var. ferruginea Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.)
Britton & Rose
Oroya neoperuviana var. tenuispina Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.)
Britton & Rose
Oroya peruviana var. baumannii (Knize) Slaba = Oroya baumannii var. baumannii
Oroya peruviana var. depressa Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton
& Rose
Oroya subocculta Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton & Rose
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 32; Rauh, W., 1958: 482; Ritter, F., 1981: 1511.
Oroya subocculta var. albispina Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.)
Britton & Rose
Oroya subocculta var. fusca Rauh & Backeb. = Oroya peruviana (K. Schum.) Britton &
Rose
Orthocarpus laciniatus (Hook. & Arn.) Keck = Castilleja laciniata Hook. & Arn.
Reference: FP 1361: 695; Chuang, T. I. & L. R. Heckard, 1991: 657; Chuang, T. I. &
L. R. Heckard, 1992: 425.
Synonyms: Orthoclada laxa (Lam.) P. Beauv., Orthoclada laxa Lam., Orthoclada laxa
Rich.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 141; Judziewicz, E. J., 1990[1991]: 353.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests on white sand.
0-1000 m.
Voucher: Knapp & Mallet 6945 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San
Martín, Tumbes.
Reference: FP 1238: 391; Kuijt, J., 1976: 505; Kuijt, J., 1986: 120.
Reference: FP 1238: 392; Kuijt, J., 1976: 515; Kuijt, J., 1986: 125.
Oryza sativa L.
Oryza sativa L.
$
Oryza sativa var. grandiglumis Döll
Oryzopsis caespitosa var. peruviana Ball = Nassella pubiflora (Trin. & Rupr.) Desv.
Osmhydrophora nocturna Barb. Rodr. = Tanaecium nocturnum (Barb. Rodr. ) Bureau & K.
Schum.
$
Osmunda cicutaria Savigny
Reference: FP 2132: 8.
Osmunda cinnamomea L.
Osmunda cinnamomea L.
Osmunda hirsuta L.
Osmunda hirsuta L. = ?
$
Osmunda oblongifolia Cav.
Osmunda phyllitidis L.
Osmunda phyllitidis L. = ?
$
Osmunda spectabilis Willd.
Osmunda virginiana L.
Osmunda virginiana L. = ?
Reference: FP 2132: 8.
$
Osteomeles ferruginea Kunth
Synonyms: Otholobium mexicanum (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr., Otholobium mexicanum (L.
f.) Vail, Otholobium mexicanum (Vail) J.F. Macbr., Otholobium mexicanum Humb. &
Bonpl. ex Willd., Otholobium mexicanum J.F. Macbr., Otholobium mexicanum Kunth,
Otholobium mexicanum L. f., Otholobium mexicanum Vail
Reference: Grimes, J. W., 1990: 23.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Andean I-III: forests, shrublands. 1000-4000 m.
Voucher: Young & Eisenberg 919 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Lambayeque, La Libertad,
Piura, Puno.
Otopetalum tunguraguae F. Lehm. & Kraenzl. = Pleurothallis otopetalum (F.C. Lehm. &
Kraenzl.) Schltr.
Otostylis brachystalix (Rchb. f.) Schltr. = Otostylis lepida (Linden & Reichenbach
f.) Schltr.
$
Ottonia carpunya (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq.
Ottonia carpunya (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq. = Piper carpunya Ruiz & Pav.
$
Oxalis araucana Reiche
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 569; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 55.
Note: Not known from Peru. Treated as a synonym of Oxalis latifolia in the Flora
of Peru "at least as to Peru".
Synonyms: Oxalis arenaria (Bertero ex Savi) Kuntze, Oxalis arenaria Molina, Oxalis
arenaria R. Knuth
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 555; Savi, G., 1832: 143.
Ecology. 2500-4000 m.
Note: The Flora of Peru uses an incorrect author citation.
Voucher: Soukup 1893
Departments: Arequipa, Cuzco, Junín.
Oxalis barrelieri L.
Oxalis barrelieri L.
Synonyms: Oxalis barrelieri (L.) Small, Oxalis barrelieri (Progel) Kuntze, Oxalis
barrelieri Progel
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 556; Lourteig, A., 1983: 16.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Kujikat 126 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto, San Martín.
Oxalis bifida Willd. ex Zucc. = Oxalis spiralis Ruiz & Pav. ex G. Don
$
Oxalis bipartita A. St. Hilaire
$
Oxalis buchtienii F. Bruns
Reference: FP 643: 574; Dandy, J. E. & D. P. Young, 1959: 174; Lourteig, A., 1988:
18.
Note: NN
Oxalis carnosa var. hirta R. Knuth = Oxalis megalorrhiza var. hirta (R. Knuth) J.F.
Macbr.
Reference: FP 643: 576; Knuth, R., 1930: 125; Lourteig, A., 1988: 17.
Oxalis corniculata L.
Oxalis corniculata L.
Synonyms: Oxalis filiformis (DC.) Holub, Oxalis filiformis (DC.) Kuntze, Oxalis
filiformis (Kunth) Holub, Oxalis filiformis DC., Oxalis filiformis Kunth, Oxalis
filiformis Poepp. ex Progel, Oxalis filiformis Willd. ex Zucc.
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 562; Burger, W., 1991: 12.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean III: disturbed areas. 3500-4000 m.
Note: Included in the Flora of Peru as a note under O. corniculata.
Voucher: Pennell 13399
Departments: Cuzco, Junín, Lima, Puno.
$
Oxalis geminata Hook. & Arn.
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Oxalis integra R. Knuth
Synonyms: Oxalis laxa hispidissima R. Knuth, Oxalis laxa var. hispidissima R. Knuth
Reference: Lourteig, A., 1988: 17.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 5347 (US)
Departments: Lima.
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Oxalis laxa var. rigida Barn.
Synonyms: Oxalis lotoides (H.B.K.) Kuntze, Oxalis lotoides (Kunth) Holub, Oxalis
lotoides Benth., Oxalis lotoides Diels
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 570; Knuth, R., 1930: 138.
Ecology. 2000-4000 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 660 (USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Piura.
$
$
$
Oxalis megalorrhiza var.hirta (R. Knuth) J.F. Macbr.
Oxalis micrantha var. setifera R. Knuth = Oxalis laxa var. hispidissima Barn.
Reference: FP 643: 576; Knuth, R., 1930: 122; Lourteig, A., 1988: 17.
Note: NN
Synonyms: Oxalis nubigena A. Gray, Oxalis nubigena J.F. Macbr., Oxalis nubigena R.
Knuth
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 579; Knuth, R., 1930: 218.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, grasslands, rocky slopes.
2500-4500 m.
Voucher: Meyen s.n.* , Vargas 8481 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Lima, Puno.
Synonyms: Oxalis ortgiesii (Progel) Kuntze, Oxalis ortgiesii (Regel) Holub, Oxalis
ortgiesii (Regel) Kuntze, Oxalis ortgiesii Progel, Oxalis ortgiesii R. Knuth
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 580; Knuth, R., 1930: 110.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests, riversides.
0-2000 m.
Voucher: Knapp & Mallet 7207 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto,
Pasco, San Martín, Ucayali.
Oxalis pes-caprae L.
Oxalis pes-caprae L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 576, 585; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 56.
Note: Not known from Peru. In the Flora of Peru this taxon is treated both as a
distinct species and as a synonym of O. minima "at least as to Peru". Knuth (1930)
citations from Peru are referred to O. minima.
Reference: FP 643: 589; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 56; Lourteig, A., 1988:
24.
Note: NN nom. illeg.
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Oxalis pygmaea A. Gray
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Oxalis sexenata Savigny
Synonyms: Oxalis sexenata (Zucc.) Holub, Oxalis sexenata Jacq., Oxalis sexenata
Pers., Oxalis sexenata Zucc.
Reference: Eiten, G., 1963: 299; Lourteig, A., 1983: 60.
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: This name has priority over O. conorrhiza (used by Lourteig, 1988b). It is
included for Peru based on Haenke s.n. (the type of O. sternbergii). Eiten (1963),
while treating O. sternbergii as a synonym of O. sexenata, does not cite this taxon
from Peru. Lourteig (1983) excludes the true O. sternbergii from synonymy of O.
conorrhiza, and does not include Peru in the distribution (Lourteig, pers. comm.).
Voucher: Haenke s.n.
Synonyms: Oxalis spiralis (Ruiz & Pav. ex G. Don) Holub, Oxalis spiralis Kunth,
Oxalis spiralis Willd. ex Zucc.
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 593; Burger, W., 1991: 15.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, forests, rocky slopes. 1500-
> 4500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* , Díaz 1990 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Junín, Lima, Pasco, Piura, Puno.
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Synonyms: Oxalis squamata, Oxalis squamata (Walpers) Kuntze, Oxalis squamata Hook.
& Arn., Oxalis squamata Walpers
Reference: Lourteig, A., 1988: 26.
Note: Not known from Peru. The type of O. polyantha var. peruviana is actually
from Chile (Lourteig, pers. comm.).
Synonyms: Oxalis tuberosa (Molina) Holub, Oxalis tuberosa (Molina) Kuntze, Oxalis
tuberosa Jacq., Oxalis tuberosa Zucc.
Reference: Flora Peru: 643: 598; Knuth, R., 1930: 109.
Ecology: Native herb, epiphytic herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, riversides,
rocky slopes. 2500-4000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 61606 (MO!)
Departments: Apurímac, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Huancavelica,
Junín, Lima, Puno.
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Oxandra aromatica Triana & Planch. = Oxandra espintana (Spruce ex Benth.) Baill.
Synonyms: Oxandra espintana (Triana & Planchon) Britton, Oxandra espintana Rusby,
Oxandra espintana Spruce ex Benth., Oxandra espintana Triana & Planch.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1277: 703.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Spruce 4920* (K), Maas et al. 5955 (MO!)
Departments: Madre de Dios, San Martín.
Oxybaphus expansus (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Mirabilis expansa (Ruiz & Pav.) Standl.
Oxybaphus ovatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Mirabilis ovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Meigen
Oxybaphus prostratus (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Mirabilis prostrata (Ruiz & Pav.) Heimerl
Pachyphyllum haemathodes (R. & P.) Schltr. = Maxillaria haemathodes (Ruiz & Pav.)
Garay
Reference: FP 1484: 979; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 151; Dodson,
pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1484: 979; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 151; Dodson,
pers. comm..
Pachyphyllum subbiflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Schltr. = Fernandezia subbiflora Ruiz & Pav.
Pachyptera parvifolia A.H. Gentry = Mansoa parvifolia (A.H. Gentry) A.H. Gentry
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Pachystachys asperula Nees
Reference: FP 1420: 2.
Synonyms: Pacourina edulis Britt., Pacourina edulis Cass., Pacourina edulis Cass.,
Pacourina edulis Kunth
Reference: Flora Peru: 1420: 2.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Barbour 4866 (MO)
Departments: Madre de Dios.
Reference: FP 1420: 2.
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Pacourinopsis dentata Cass.
Reference: FP 1420: 2.
Reference: FP 1420: 2.
Paederia foetida L.
$
Paepalanthus dichotomus Klotzsch ex Körn.
Palaua biserrata Ruiz & Pav. = Saurauia biserrata (Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng.
Palaua glabra Ruiz & Pav. = Saurauia glabra (Ruiz & Pav.) Soejarto
Synonyms: Palaua guentheri (Ulbrich) Johnst. hom. illeg., Palaua guentheri Ulbrich
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 450; Hill, S. R., 1982: 394.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Coastal: lomas. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Guenther & Buchtein 191* (HBG photo F!), Mexia 4180 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 451; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 53.
Ecology: Native herb. Coastal: lomas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Johnston 3565*
Departments: Arequipa, La Libertad.
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Palaua lanceolata Ruiz & Pav. = Saurauia biserrata (Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng.
Synonyms: Palaua moschata R.E. Fr., Palaua moschata Turcz., Palaua moschata Ulbrich
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 452; Marticorena, C. & M. Quezada, 1985: 53.
Ecology: Native herb, subshrub. Coastal: lomas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Dombey s.n.* (MA photo F!), Dillon & Dillon 3897 (MO!, USM!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Ica, Lambayeque, Lima, La Libertad, Tacna.
$
Palaua parviflora (L'Heritier) Hochreutiner
Palicourea acanthaceoides Wernham = Palicourea macrobotrys (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. &
Schult.
Palicourea caerulea (Ruiz & Pav.) Roemer & Schultes = Psychotria caerulea Ruiz &
Pav.
$
Palicourea guianensis subsp.occidentalis Steyerm.
Palicourea hyacinthiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Roemer & Schultes = Palicourea obovata
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
$
Palicourea iquitoensis Krause
Palicourea lasioneura Krause = Palicourea macrobotrys (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult.
$
Palicourea mitis (Ruiz & Pav.) DC.
Synonyms: Palicourea obovata (Ruiz & Pav.) Roemer & Schultes, Palicourea obovata
Pers., Palicourea obovata Ruiz & Pav., Palicourea obovata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1365: 234.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean II: forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Killip & Smith 25790 (F!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, San Martín.
$
Palicourea paraensis (Müll. Arg.) Standl.
Palicourea paraensis (Müll. Arg.) Standl. = Palicourea crocea (Sw.) Roem. &
Schult.
Palicourea tinctoria (Ruiz & Pav.) Roemer & Schultes = Psychotria tinctoria Ruiz &
Pav.
Palicourea viridis (Ruiz & Pav.) Roemer & Schultes = Psychotria viridis Ruiz & Pav.
Paltoria ovalis Ruiz & Pav. = Ilex ovalis (R & P) Loesener in Engl. & Prantl.
$
Panax fruticosa L.
Panax morototoni Aubl. = Schefflera morototoni (Aubl.) Maguire, Steyerm. & Frodin
Reference: FP 1322: 25; Maguire, B., J. A. Steyermark & D. G. Frodin, 1984: 51;
Cannon, M. J. & J. F. M. Cannon, 1989: 54.
Panax victoriae W. Bull ex hort. = Polyscias guilfoylei (W. Bull) L.H. Bailey
Pancratium amancaes (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Ker Gawler = Ismene amancaes (Ruiz Lopez &
Pavon) Herbert
Reference: FP 1190: 678; Ravenna, P., 1971: 83; Meerow, A. W., 1990: 30.
Pancratium coccineum Ruiz & Pav. = Stenomesson coccineum (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon)
Herbert
Pancratium flavum Ruiz & Pav. = Stenomesson flavum (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) Herbert
Reference: FP 1190: 679; Ravenna, P., 1971: 81.
Pancratium recurvatum Ruiz & Pav. = Stenomesson recurvatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Baker
Reference: FP 1190: 673; Gereau, R. E., A. W. Meerow, & L. Brako, 1993: 29.
Pancratium variegatum Ruiz & Pav. = Stenomesson variegatum (Ruiz & Pav.) J.F.
Macbr.
Pancratium viridiflorum Ruiz & Pav. = Stenomesson viridiflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth.
& Hook. f.
Panicum arrectum Hack. ex T. Durand & Schinz = Urochloa arrecta (Hack. ex T. Durand
& Schinz) Morrone & Zuloaga
Panicum axillare Nees = Ichnanthus pallens (Sw.) Munro ex Benth. var. pallens
Reference: , : 92.
Panicum colonum L.
Panicum crus-galli L.
Panicum crus-galli L. = ?
Panicum ctenodes var. major Trin. = Panicum stoloniferum var. major (Trin.) Kunth
$
Panicum cyanescens Nees ex Trin.
Panicum dactylon L.
Panicum divaricatum L.
Reference: FP 719: 222; Parodi, L. R., 1969: 96; Morrone, O. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1992:
77.
Panicum hirtellum L.
$
Panicum hirticaule J. Presl
Reference: FP 719: 228; Zuloaga, F. O., R. P. Ellis & O. Morrone, 1993: 175.
Note: NN nom. illeg.
$
Panicum laxum Sw.
$
Panicum milleflorum Hitchc. & Chase
Reference: Tovar, O., 1981: 108; Morrone, O. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1992: 85.
Reference: FP 719: 228; Zuloaga, F. O., R. P. Ellis & O. Morrone, 1993: 175.
Note: NN
Reference: McVaugh, R., 1983: 297; Morrone, O. & F. O. Zuloaga, 1992: 88.
Panicum pallens Sw. = Ichnanthus pallens (Sw.) Munro ex Benth. var. pallens
Panicum pallens var. majus Nees = Ichnanthus pallens var. majus (Nees) Stieber
Panicum pilosum var. lancifolium (Griseb. ex Hitchc.) R.W. Pohl = Panicum pilosum
Sw.
Reference: , : 337.
Panicum polystachion L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 225; Zuloaga, F. O. & T. Sendulsky, 1988: 440.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 30699 (US!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cuzco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Puno.
Panicum purpureum Ruiz & Pav. = Setaria purpurea (Ruiz & Pav.) P. Beauv.
Reference: Zuloaga, F. O., R. P. Ellis & O. Morrone, 1993: 167; Davidse, pers.
comm..
Panicum ramosum L.
Panicum ramosum L. = Urochloa ramosa (L.) Nguyen
$
Panicum sandiense Mez
$
Panicum sorghoideum Desv.
Synonyms: Panicum stoloniferum major G. Mey., Panicum stoloniferum var. major Trin.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 222; Zuloaga, F. O. & T. Sendulsky, 1988: 448; Davidse,
pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, riversides. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Klug 3813 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
Reference: , : 335.
$
Panicum trichanthum Nees
Panicum verticillatum L.
Reference: FP 719: 228; Zuloaga. F. O., O. Morrone & A. A. Saenz, 1988: 204.
Panopsis acuminata (Meissner) J.F. Macbr. = Panopsis rubescens var. simulans J.F.
Macbr.
Papaver somniferum L.
Papaver somniferum L.
$
Paphiopedilum caudatum (Lindl.) Pfitzer
Reference: FP 1438: 19; Garay, L. A., 1978: 15; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Synonyms: Pappobolus discolor (S.F. Blake) H. Rob., Pappobolus discolor S.F. Blake
Reference: Panero, J. L., 1992: 156.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Andean II: forests, rocky slopes, shrublands. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 2240* (F), Panero & Galán 1368 (US)
Departments: Huánuco.
$
Pappobolus mathewsii var.viridifolius Panero
$
Pappobolus microphyllus var.microphyllus
Synonyms: Pappobolus senex (S.F. Blake) H. Rob., Pappobolus senex S.F. Blake
Reference: Panero, J. L., 1992: 169.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Andean II: disturbed areas, shrublands. 2000-3000 m.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 1572* (US!), Woytkowski 34247 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Synonyms: Pappobolus viridior (S.F. Blake) H. Rob., Pappobolus viridior S.F. Blake
Reference: Panero, J. L., 1992: 175.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Andean III: shrublands, rocky slopes. 2500-4500 m.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 1070* (US!), Dillon & Turner 1329 (MO)
Departments: Junín.
$
Paracalia jungioides (Hook. & Arn.) Cuatrec.
Reference: Burger, W. C., J. Lanjouw & J. G. Wessels Boer, 1962: 473; Berg, C. C. &
R. W. A. P. Akkermans, 1985: 391.
Paragynoxys lopezii (Dillon & Sagast.) Cuatrec. = Gynoxys lopezii Dillon & Sagast.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 367; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau, & L. Stutz
de Ortega, 1990: 424; Zarucchi, J. L., 1991: 43.
Ecology: Endemic tree. Amazonian: forests on white sand, terra firme forests. 0-500
m.
Voucher: Klug 2979* (F), Díaz et al. 1084 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
$
Parakohleria abunda Wiehler
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 59; Robinson, H., 1983: 47.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1293: 89; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1957: 197.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean III: cloud forests. 3500-4500 m.
Note: Monotypic genus known only from Peru.
Voucher: Weberbauer 5471* (B destroyed), Rauh & Hirsch P1832 (UC!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Pasco.
Synonyms: Parastrephia lucida (Meyen) Hieron., Parastrephia lucida (Wedd.) Benth. &
Hook. f., Parastrephia lucida Meyen
Reference: Cabrera, A. L., 1954: 57.
Ecology. 4000- > 4500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 5437 (US!)
Departments: Arequipa, Huancavelica.
$
Parathesis amazonica Mez
Parathesis peruviana (A. DC.) Pax = Geissanthus peruvianus (A. DC.) Mez
$
Pariana trichosticha Tutin
Parietaria judaica L.
Parietaria judaica L.
Parietaria microphylla L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 635: 1074; Prance, G. T., 1972: 193; Prance, G. T., 1989:
58.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: seasonally inundated areas. 0-500 m.
Note: As "Parinarium parile" in the Flora of Peru. One of the vouchers cited in
the Flora of Peru, Klug 3870, is the type of P. klugii Prance (1972a).
Voucher: Williams 1140* (F), Rimachi 4378 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, Pasco.
Reference: FP 21: 123; Amshoff, G. J. H., 1953: 81; Vieira, M. das G. G., 1990: 92.
$
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 111; Hopkins, H. C. F., 1986: 69; Spichiger, R., J.
Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de Ortega, 1989: 340.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: forests on white sand. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 39331 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Parkinsonia aculeata L.
Parkinsonia aculeata L.
$
Parodiolyra lateralis (J. Presl ex Nees) Soderstr. & Zuloaga
$
Paronychia limaei Chaudhri
$
Paronychia peruviana Chaudhri
$
Parosela astragalina (Kunth) Killip ex J.F. Macbr.
Parosela astragalina (Kunth) Killip ex J.F. Macbr. = Dalea coerulea (L. f.) Schinz
& Thell. var. coerulea
Parosela ayavacensis (Kunth) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea ayavacensis Kunth var. ayavacensis
Parosela calocalyx (Ulbr.) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea cylindrica Hook. var. cylindrica
Parosela coerulea (L. f.) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea coerulea (L. f.) Schinz & Thell. var.
coerulea
Parosela cylindrica (Hook.) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea cylindrica Hook. var. cylindrica
Parosela fieldii J.F. Macbr. = Dalea fieldii (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr.
Parosela galbina J.F. Macbr. = Dalea galbina (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr.
Reference: FP 21: 369; Barneby, R. C., 1977: 391.
Parosela macrostachya (R. & P. ex Moricand) Rose = Dalea coerulea var. longispicata
(Ulbr.) Barneby
Parosela microphylla (Kunth) Rose = Dalea carthagenensis var. brevis (J.F. Macbr.)
Barneby
Parosela microphylla var. brevis J.F. Macbr. = Dalea carthagenensis var. brevis
(J.F. Macbr.) Barneby
Parosela pennellii J.F. Macbr. = Dalea pennellii (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr. var.
pennellii
Parosela sawadae J.F. Macbr. = Dalea cylindrica var. nova (Ulbr.) Barneby
$
Parosela sericophylla (Ulbr.) J.F. Macbr.
Parosela smithii J.F. Macbr. = Dalea smithii (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr.
Parosela sulfurea (Ulbr.) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea cylindrica var. sulfurea (Ulbr.)
Barneby
Parosela vicina J.F. Macbr. = Dalea carthagenensis var. brevis (J.F. Macbr.)
Barneby
$
Parosela weberbaueri (Ulbr.) J.F. Macbr.
Parosela weberbaueri (Ulbr.) J.F. Macbr. = Dalea weberbaueri Ulbr. var. weberbaueri
Reference: FP 719: 204; Tovar, O., 1957: 86; Black, G. A., 1963: 132.
Synonyms: Paspalum ceresia (Pers.) Roem. & Schult., Paspalum ceresia Kuntze,
Paspalum ceresia Lam., Paspalum ceresia P. Beauv., Paspalum ceresia Pers.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 210; Tovar, O., 1957: 90.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: grasslands. 1500-3500 m.
Voucher: Solomon 2989 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Huancavelica.
Paspalum distichum L.
Paspalum distichum L.
Paspalum elegans (Pers.) Roem. & Schult. = Paspalum ceresia (Kuntze) Chase
Reference: Clayton, W. D. & S. A. Renvoize, 1982: 634; Killeen, T. J., 1990: 149.
$
Paspalum haenkeanum var. minimum Nees
$
Paspalum inconstans Chase
Paspalum paniculatum L.
Paspalum paniculatum L.
$
Paspalum penicillatum Hook. f.
$
Paspalum plenum Chase
$
Paspalum scabrum Scribn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 218; Tovar, O., 1957: 92; Mostacero, I., 1976: 50.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, grasslands. 2500-4500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 3815* (B), Smith & Cautivo 10316 (F!)
Departments: Ancash, Cajamarca, Huancavelica.
Paspalum virgatum L.
Paspalum virgatum L.
Passaveria lanceolata C. Martius & Eichler = Ecclinusa lanceolata (C. Martius &
Eichler) Pierre
$
Passiflora alata C. Curtis
Synonyms: Passiflora alata DC., Passiflora alata Lindl., Passiflora alata Masters
Reference: Flora Peru: 740: 99; Holm-Nielsen, L. B., P. M. Jo+/rgensen & J. E.
Lawesson, 1988: 99.
Ecology: Cultivated liana, vine. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Note: The author of this name is listed erroneously in many places, including
publications cited here, as "Dryander".
Voucher: Knapp & Mallet 8200 (MO!)
Departments: San Martín.
Passiflora caerulea L.
Passiflora caerulea L.
Passiflora colubrina Poepp. & Endl. = Passiflora triloba Ruiz Lopez & Pavon ex DC.
$
Passiflora coriacea Juss.
$
Passiflora cumbalensis H. Karst. var.cumbalensis
Passiflora digitata L.
$
Passiflora edulis Sims
Passiflora foetida L.
Passiflora foetida L.
Passiflora foetida var. hispida (DC. ex Triana & Planchon) Killip ex Gleason
Passiflora foetida var. hispida (DC. ex Triana & Planchon) Killip ex Gleason =
Passiflora foetida L.
$
Passiflora heterohelix Killip
Passiflora laurifolia L.
Passiflora laurifolia L.
$
Passiflora loretensis Killip
Passiflora lunata A. L. Jussieu ex DC., nom. illeg. = Passiflora candollei Triana &
Planch.
$
Passiflora mesadenia Killip
Passiflora mixta L. f.
Passiflora mixta L. f.
Synonyms: Passiflora mixta mixta (Cav.) Pers., Passiflora mixta mixta (L. f.)
Juss., Passiflora mixta mixta (Lam.) Juss., Passiflora mixta mixta (Mast.) Killip,
Passiflora mixta mixta (Mast.) Pers., Passiflora mixta mixta Cav., Passiflora mixta
mixta Harms, Passiflora mixta mixta Lam., Passiflora mixta mixta Lam., Passiflora
mixta mixta Mast., Passiflora mixta subsp. mixta Mast., Passiflora mixta var. mixta
(Persoon) DC.
Reference: Flora Peru: 740: 113; Holm-Nielsen, L. B., P. M. Jo+/rgensen & J. E.
Lawesson, 1988: 84.
Ecology: Native vine. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, rocky slopes, shrublands.
2000-4000 m.
Voucher: Peyton & Peyton 1025 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Pasco, Puno.
$
Passiflora mollissima (Kunth) Bailey
Passiflora punctata L.
Passiflora punctata L.
Passiflora quadrangularis L.
Passiflora quadrangularis L.
Passiflora rubra L.
Passiflora rubra L.
Passiflora serrata L.
Passiflora serrata var. digitata (L.) Ruiz & Pav. ex DC. = Passiflora
serratodigitata L.
Passiflora serratodigitata L.
Passiflora serratodigitata L.
Synonyms: Passiflora spinosa (Poepp. & Endl.) M. Roem., Passiflora spinosa Poepp. &
Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 740: 124; Holm-Nielsen, L. B., P. M. Jo+/rgensen & J. E.
Lawesson, 1988: 14; Killip, E. P., 1938: 561.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests, riversides. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Poeppig D.2187* (W), Williams 2458 (F)
Departments: Loreto.
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Passiflora suberosa L.
Passiflora suberosa L.
Passiflora tiliifolia L.
Passiflora tiliifolia L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 740: 126; Killip, E. P., 1938: 350; Holm-Nielsen, L. B., P.
M. Jo+/rgensen & J. E. Lawesson, 1988: 113.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Note: No modern Peruvian collection seen.
Voucher: Feuillée, J. Obs. Phys. Math. Bot. Peruv. 2: pl. 121*. 1714. ,
Ferreyra 1023 (US)
Departments: Lima, San Martín.
Synonyms: Passiflora triloba (Poepp. & Endl.) M. Roem., Passiflora triloba Poepp. &
Endl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 740: 128; Killip, E. P., 1938: 349.
Ecology: Native vine. Amazonian, Andean I: forests, disturbed areas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (P!), Woytkowski 34345 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
Passiflora vespertilio L.
Passiflora vespertilio L.
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Passiflora viridescens L.K. Escobar
Reference: FP 729: 61; Baehni, C. & R. Weibel, 1941: 195; Hekking, W. H. A., 1988:
103.
Pastinaca sativa L.
Pastinaca sativa L.
Synonyms: Paullinia alata (J. F. Macbride) D.R. Simpson, Paullinia alata J.F.
Macbr., Paullinia alata J.F. Macbr., Paullinia alata Poepp., Paullinia alata Ruiz &
Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1298: 330; Simpson, D. R., 1976: 139.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, riversides,
seasonally inundated areas, terra firme forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Tafalla s.n.* (F photo MO!), Smith et al. 1205 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto,
Madre de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.
Paullinia alata subsp. loretana (J. F. Macbride) D.R. Simpson = Paullinia alata
(Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don
Paullinia alata var. loretana J.F. Macbr. = Paullinia alata (Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don
Paullinia alata var. pubens J.F. Macbr. = Paullinia alata (Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don
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Paullinia alsmithii J.F. Macbr.
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Paullinia colombiana Cuatrec.
Synonyms: Paullinia elegans neglecta Radlk., Paullinia elegans neglecta Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1298: 347; Simpson, D. R., 1976: 143.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, seasonally
inundated areas, semi-deciduous forests, riversides. .
Voucher: Tafalla s.n.* (B photo MO!), Vásquez & Jaramillo 1095 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de
Dios, Pasco, Puno, San Martín, Ucayali.
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Paullinia obliqua R. &. P. ex Radlkofer, nom. nud. pro syn.
Paullinia obliqua R. &. P. ex Radlkofer, nom. nud. pro syn. = Thinouia obliqua (R.
&. P. ex Radlkofer, nom. nud. pro syn.) Radlk.
Synonyms: Paullinia obovata subrotunda (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Paullinia obovata
subrotunda Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1298: 357; Simpson, D. R., 1976: 153.
Ecology: Endemic liana. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-2000 m.
Paullinia pinnata L.
Paullinia pinnata L.
Synonyms: Paullinia pterocarpa Killip & Cuatrec., Paullinia pterocarpa Triana &
Planch.
Reference: Croat, T. B., 1977: 489.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Vásquez et al. 11205 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Paullinia riparia (Spruce) Radlkofer non Kunth = Paullinia sprucei J.F. Macbr.
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Paullinia serjaniaefolia Triana & Planch.
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Paullinia spicata Benth.
Synonyms: Paullinia sprucei (Spruce) Radlkofer non Kunth, Paullinia sprucei Spruce
ex Radlk.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1298: 356; Radlkofer, L., 1931: 305.
Ecology: Endemic liana. Region uncertain: forests. .
Voucher: Spruce 3883* , Schunke 3882 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
Paullinia subrotunda (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. = Paullinia obovata var. subrotunda (Ruiz
Lopez & Pavon) D.R. Simpson
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Paullinia tenera Poepp.
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Paullinia triptera Triana & Planch.
Paullinia triptera Triana & Planch. = Paullinia pterocarpa Triana & Planch.
Paullinia vaupesana Killip & Cuatrec. = Paullinia pterocarpa Triana & Planch.
Reference: FP 1302: 464; Robyns, A., 1966: 539; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 93.
Synonyms: Pavonia fruticosa (L.) Cav., Pavonia fruticosa L., Pavonia fruticosa
Mill.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 462; Kearney, T. H., 1958: 228; Fryxell, P. A., 1992:
89.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas, forests, rocky
slopes, seasonally inundated areas. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Vásquez & Jaramillo 2378 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
Pasco, San Martín, Ucayali.
Pavonia kunthii var. pohlii Guerke = Pavonia hexaphylla (S. Moore) Krapovickas
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 463; Kearney, T. H., 1958: 229; Fryxell, P. A., 1992:
90.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub, treelet. ., forests, seasonally inundated areas. 0-
2000 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 2302* (F), Díaz & Baldeón 2266 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San
Martín, Ucayali.
Reference: FP 1302: 465; Kearney, T. H., 1958: 244; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 87.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1302: 464; Robyns, A., 1966: 534; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 93.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: forests,
riversides, seasonally inundated areas. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Dombey s.n.* (MA), Schunke 10501 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Lima, Loreto,
Madre de Dios, Pasco, Piura, San Martín, Ucayali.
Reference: FP 1302: 465; Kearney, T. H., 1958: 230; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 87.
Pavonia sepium subsp. macrocarpa R.E. Fr. = Pavonia sepium subsp. sepium
Pavonia spinifex var. communis (St. Hilaire) Guerke = Pavonia communis St. Hilaire
Pavonia typhalea (L.) Cav. = Pavonia fruticosa (Mill.) Fawc. & Rendle
Reference: FP 1302: 462; Kearney, T. H., 1958: 243; Fryxell, P. A., 1992: 89.
Pectis linifolia L.
Pectis linifolia L.
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Pectis pinnata Lam.
Synonyms: Pectocarya lateriflora (Ruiz & Pav.) DC., Pectocarya lateriflora Lam.,
Pectocarya lateriflora Ruiz & Pav., Pectocarya lateriflora Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1285: 609.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II, Coastal: rocky slopes. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 3988 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Lima.
Pectocarya linearis (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. = Pectocarya lateriflora (Lam.) DC.
Pederlea aggregata (Ruiz & Pav.) Raf. = Acnistus arborescens (L.) Schltdl.
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Pederlea cestroides Raf.
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Peiranisia multijuga (Rich.) Britton & Rose ex Britton & P. Wilson
Peiranisia multijuga (Rich.) Britton & Rose ex Britton & P. Wilson = Senna
multijuga (Rich.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby subsp. multijuga
Pelagatia bracteata O.E. Schulz = Weberbauera bracteata (O.E. Schulz) J.F. Macbr.
Reference: FP 1438: 147; Garay, L. A., 1978: 19; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Pelexia foliosa Poepp. & Endl. = Erythrodes foliosa (Poeppig & Endlicher) Ames
Synonyms: Pelexia laxa (Poepp. & Endl.) C. Schweinf., Pelexia laxa (Rolfe) C.
Schweinf., Pelexia laxa Poepp. & Endl., Pelexia laxa Rolfe
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 140; Garay, L. A., 1978: 250; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic or terrestrial herb. Amazonian: swamps. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Poeppig s.n.* (W)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: FP 1438: 141; Garay, L. A., 1978: 250; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Synonyms: Pelexia pavonii (Rchb. f.) Schltr., Pelexia pavonii Esposto, Pelexia
pavonii Rchb. f.
Reference: Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II, Coastal: lomas, shrublands. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.*
Departments: Huánuco, Lima.
Pelexia repens Poepp. & Endl. = Erythrodes repens (Poeppig & Endlicher) Ames
Pelexia roseoalba Rchb. f. = Eltroplectris roseoalba (Rchb. f.) Hamer & Garay
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Pellaea sagittata (Cav.) Link var.sagittata
Pellegrinia buxifolia (Field. & Gardner) Sleumer = Demosthenesia buxifolia (Field &
Gardner) A.C. Sm.
Synonyms: Pellegrinia hirsuta (A.C. Smith) Sleumer, Pellegrinia hirsuta A.C. Sm.,
Pellegrinia hirsuta Dunal, Pellegrinia hirsuta Dunal, Pellegrinia hirsuta Ruiz &
Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1325: 83.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA)
Departments: Huánuco.
Pellegrinia lobbii (A.C. Smith) Sleumer = Pellegrinia hirsuta (Ruiz & Pavon)
Sleumer
Reference: Flora Peru: 1341: 249; Leeuwenberg, A. J. M., 1967: 144; Norman, E. M.,
1982: 21.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean I: forests, riversides. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Spruce 4940* (B photo F!), Schunke 7999 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Huánuco, San Martín.
Peltobryon callosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq. = Piper callosum Ruiz & Pav.
Peltobryon longifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq. = Piper longifolium Ruiz & Pav.
$
Pennisetum ciliare (L.) Link
$
Pentacaena polycnemoides Bartl.
$
Pentacalia bacopoides (Greenm. & Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
$
Pentacalia tarapotensis (Cabrera) Cuatrec.
Reference: Schery, R. W., 1950: 313; Lewis, G. P. & P. E. Owen, 1989: 29.
Pentadenia orientandina Wiehler = Columnea orientandina (Wiehler) L.P. Kvist & L.E.
Skog
Pentagonia biflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze = Triodanis biflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Greene
Pentanthus jungioides Hook. & Arn. = Paracalia jungioides (Hook. & Arn.) Cuatrec.
Synonyms: Peperomia acuminata (Kunth) Poir., Peperomia acuminata (Ruiz & Pav.)
Pers., Peperomia acuminata C. DC., Peperomia acuminata Kunth, Peperomia acuminata
Vahl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 19; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 460; Yuncker,
T. G., 1974: 82.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-3500 m.
Voucher: Sagástegui et al. 12396 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, San Martín.
Reference: FP 1216: 19; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 568; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 183.
$
Reference: FP 1216: 21; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 710; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 74.
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Peperomia anisophylla C. DC.
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Peperomia asplundii Yunck.
Reference: FP 1216: 24; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 460; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 82.
Synonyms: Peperomia blanda Jacq., Peperomia blanda Yunck., Peperomia blanda Yunck.
Reference: Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 556.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: forests. 2500-3500 m.
Voucher: Sagástegui et al. 11223 (NY!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco.
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Peperomia cordifolia Opiz in Presl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 34; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 697.
Ecology: Endemic herb. .. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 5644* (F)
Departments: Junín.
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Peperomia currucaeformis Trel.
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Peperomia dolabriformis var.confertifolia Yunck.
Peperomia emarginata Ruiz & Pav. = Peperomia obtusifolia var. emarginata (Ruiz &
Pav.) Dahlst.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 42; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 584.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (MA), Schunke 7580 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, San Martín.
Synonyms: Peperomia filiformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Raf., Peperomia filiformis Vahl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 45.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: forests. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 24392 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Puno.
Synonyms: Peperomia foliiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl, Peperomia foliiflora Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 47.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean I-II: forests, riversides. 500-3000 m.
Voucher: Stein & Todzia 2262 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 51; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 487.
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Type collected in Ecuador or Peru.
Voucher: Grisar s.n.*
Peperomia hispidula var. perhispidula (C. DC.) C. DC. = Peperomia perhispidula var.
perhispidula
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Peperomia hoffmannii C. DC.
$
Peperomia macrostachya (Vahl) A. Dietr.
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Peperomia maculosa (L.) W. Hook.
Synonyms: Peperomia maculosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers., Peperomia maculosa Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.
Departments: Huánuco.
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Peperomia multiformis Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 42; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 678.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Schunke 4134 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, San Martín, Tumbes.
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Peperomia ornata Yunck.
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Peperomia palcana C. DC.
$
Peperomia plurispica Trel.
$
Peperomia pongoana Trel.
Peperomia reflexa (L. f.) A. Dietr. = Peperomia tetraphylla (G. Forst.) Hook. &
Arn.
Peperomia reflexa var. peruviana Miq. = Peperomia rhombea Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Peperomia rhombea (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl, Peperomia rhombea Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 85; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 519; Yuncker,
T. G., 1974: 150.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: cloud forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 26777 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
Reference: FP 1216: 19; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 460; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 83.
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Peperomia sanbuenaventurana Trel.
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Peperomia sarcostachya var.sarcostachya
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Peperomia serpens (Sw.) Loudon
Synonyms: Peperomia serpens, Peperomia serpens (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq., Peperomia
serpens (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl, Peperomia serpens Sw.
Reference: Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 668.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, riversides,
rocky slopes. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Foster & Wachter 7271 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre
de Dios, Pasco, San Martín, Ucayali.
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Peperomia spectabilis Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 101; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 703.
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Macbride & Featherstone 3855* (F), Luteyn & Cotton 11322 (NY!, USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco.
Peperomia trinervula C. DC. = Peperomia rotundata var. trinervula (C. DC.) Steyerm.
$
Peperomia trollii Hutchison & Rauh
Perebea acanthogyne Ducke = Perebea guianensis subsp. acanthogyne (Ducke) C.C. Berg
Perebea australis (Hemsl.) J.F. Macbr. = Perebea guianensis Aubl. subsp. guianensis
Perebea calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Bentham ex Pittier = Maquira calophylla (Poepp.
& Endl.) C.C. Berg
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Perebea costaricana Standl.
Perebea elegans J.F. Macbr. = Helicostylis elegans (J.F. Macbr.) C.C. Berg
Reference: Berg, C. C., 1972: 54; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de
Ortega, 1989: 62.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian: riversides, terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Asplund 14718* (S), Foster 8600 (MO!)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, San Martín,
Ucayali.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 21; Rauh, W., 1958: 189; Leuenberger,
B. E., 1986: 67.
Note: nom. supf.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1919: 75; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 60.
Reference: Rauh, W., 1958: 190; Johnson, H., 1982: 115; Leuenberger, B. E., 1986:
67.
Pereskia vargasii var. longispina Rauh & Backeb. = Pereskia horrida DC.
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 6; Rauh, W., 1958: 190; Leuenberger, B. E., 1986:
69.
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Synonyms: Perezia pungens Don, Perezia pungens Hieron., Perezia pungens Hieron.,
Perezia pungens Humb. & Bonpl., Perezia pungens Schultz-Bip., nom. nud., Perezia
pungens Tovar, Perezia pungens Tovar, Perezia pungens Tovar
Reference: Harling, G., 1991: 99.
Ecology. 3500-4500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 23303 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco,
Huánuco, Huancavelica, Junín, Lima, La Libertad, Piura, Puno.
Perictenia anomala (Van Heurck & Müll. Arg.) Pichon = Odontadenia anomala (Van
Heurck & Müll. Arg.) J.F. Macbr.
Perictenia stipellaris Miers = Odontadenia anomala (Van Heurck & Müll. Arg.)
J.F. Macbr.
Periloba insularis I.M. Johnst. = Nolana insularis (I.M. Johnst.) I.M. Johnst.
Peristeria fuscata hort. ex Rchb. f. = Lycomormium squalidum (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb.
f.
$
Peristeria maculata hort. ex Lindl.
$
Pernettya pentlandii DC.
Persea acuminata Nees & C. Mart. = Nectandra acuminata (Nees & C. Mart.) J.F.
Macbr.
Persea boliviensis Mez & Rusby ex Rusby = Persea peruviana var. boliviensis (Mez &
Rusby ex Rusby) Kopp
$
Persea cinnamomifolia Kunth
$
Persea durifolia Mez
Persea ferruginea (R. & P.) Mez = Persea ruizii J.F. Macbr.
Persea inaequalis A.C. Sm. = Caryodaphnopsis inaequalis (A.C. Sm.) van der Werff &
Richter
Synonyms: Persea ruizii (R. & P.) Mez, Persea ruizii Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 610: 879; Kopp, L. E., 1966: 79.
Ecology: Endemic tree. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.*
Departments: Huánuco.
Persea sulcata (Ruiz & Pav.) Meisn. = Beilschmiedia sulcata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kosterm.
$
Persea trollii O. Schmidt
$
Peruvocereus albisetatus Akers
Reference: Akers, J., 1948: 154; Rauh, W., 1958: 414; Ritter, F., 1981: 1388.
Reference: Akers, J., 1949: 45; Rauh, W., 1958: 415; Ritter, F., 1981: 1406.
Note: Treated under var. pseudomelanostele by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Akers, J., 1948: 55; Rauh, W., 1958: 429; Ritter, F., 1981: 1406.
Note: Treated under var. pseudomelanostele by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Akers, J., 1947: 68; Rauh, W., 1958: 414; Ritter, F., 1981: 1406.
Note: Treated under var. pseudomelanostele by Ritter (1981).
Reference: Akers, J., 1947: 143; Rauh, W., 1958: 404; Ritter, F., 1981: 1400.
Note: Treated under H. multangularis var. multangularis by Ritter (1981).
$
Peschiera concinna Miers
Petastoma poeppigii (A. DC.) Sandwith = Arrabidaea poeppigii (A. DC.) Sandwith
Petastoma reticulatum Poepp. ex Bureau & K. Schum. = Arrabidaea poeppigii (A. DC.)
Sandwith
Reference: FP 1362: 28.
Petiveria alliacea L.
Petiveria alliacea L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1286: 663; Moldenke, H. N., 1979: 308; Moldenke, H. N.,
1980: 134.
Note: Not known from Peru. (Rueda, pers. comm.), although cited by Moldenke
(1980f) from Amazonas and Loreto.
Departments: Amazonas, Loreto.
$
$
Petrea martiana var. glabrescens Moldenke
$
Petrea pubescens var.klugii Moldenke
Reference: Moldenke, H. N., 1979: 478; Moldenke, H. N., 1983: 235; Jansen-Jacobs,
M. J., 1988: 58.
Note: NN, although cited by Moldenke (1983) from Loreto.
Petrea volubilis L.
Petrea volubilis L.
$
Petrea volubilis var. albiflora (Standl.) Moldenke
Reference: FP 1293: 81; Mathias, M. E. & L. Constance, 1951: 415; Mathias, M. E. &
L. Constance, 1976: 54.
$
Pfaffia densipellita Borsch
Synonyms: Pfaffia grandiflora (Hook. f.) Kuntze, Pfaffia grandiflora Hook. f.,
Pfaffia grandiflora Hooker
Reference: Flora Peru: 1255: 490; Eliasson, U., 1987: 60.
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Uling 4392 (MO!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Cuzco, Junín, Loreto, Puno, San Martín.
$
Phacelia circinnata (Willd.) Jacquin f.
Phacelia pinnata (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) J.F. Macbr. = Phacelia secunda J.F. Gmel.
Synonyms: Phacelia secunda (Brand) Constance, Phacelia secunda (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon)
Constance, Phacelia secunda (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) J.F. Macbr., Phacelia secunda
(Willd.) Jacquin f., Phacelia secunda Brand, Phacelia secunda Brand, Phacelia
secunda Lam., Phacelia secunda Macloskie, Phacelia secunda Roemer & Schultes,
Phacelia secunda Ruiz & Pav., Phacelia secunda Vahl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1294: 107.
Ecology. 3000-4500 m.
Voucher: Hutchison 5121 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Lima, La
Libertad, Puno.
Phacelia secunda subsp. plantaginea (Brand) Constance = Phacelia secunda J.F. Gmel.
Phaeosphaerion mathewsii C.B. Clarke = Commelina mathewsii (C.B. Clarke) Faden & D.
R. Hunt
Phalaridium peruvianum Nees & Meyen = Dissanthelium peruvianum (Nees & Meyen) Pilg.
Phalaris aquatica L.
Phalaris aquatica L.
Phalaris arundinacea L.
Phalaris arundinacea L.
Phalaris canariensis L.
Phalaris canariensis L.
Pharbitis nil var. diversifolia (Lindl.) Choisy = Ipomoea purpurea (L.) Roth
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Pharmacosycea radula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Liebm.
Pharmacosycea radula (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Liebm. = Ficus maxima Mill.
Pharnaceum cerviana L.
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Pharus latifolius L.
Pharus latifolius L.
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Phaseolus adenanthus G. Mey.
Phaseolus adenanthus G. Mey. = Vigna adenantha (G. Mey.) Marechal, Mascherpa &
Stainier
Reference: FP 21: 297; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 229.
Phaseolus adenanthus var. caeduorum (C. Martius ex Benth.) Hassl. = Vigna adenantha
(G. Mey.) Marechal, Mascherpa & Stainier
Reference: FP 21: 298; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 222;
Delgado, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 21: 298; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 153;
Duke, J. A., 1981: 141.
Reference: FP 21: 298; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 153.
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Reference: FP 21: 299; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 140.
Phaseolus bracteatus Nees & C. Mart. = Macroptilium bracteatum (Nees & C. Mart.)
Marechal & Baudet
Reference: FP 21: 299; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 153.
Phaseolus candidus Vell. = Vigna candida (Vell.) Marechal, Mascherpa & Stainier
Phaseolus caracalla L.
Reference: FP 21: 300; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 226.
Phaseolus coccineus L.
Phaseolus coccineus L.
Reference: Hernández X., E., S. Miranda C. & C. Prywer, 1959: 99; Delgado,
pers. comm..
Reference: Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 139; Delgado, pers.
comm..
Note: Taxon accepted as subspecies by Marechal et al. (1978).
Reference: FP 21: 300; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 154.
Reference: FP 21: 301; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 156;
Delgado S., A., 1981: 295.
Note: NN
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Phaseolus gibbosifolius Ortega
Reference: Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 156; Delgado S., A.,
1981: 295.
Note: NN
Reference: FP 21: 304; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 218.
Reference: FP 21: 304; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 218.
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Phaseolus lathyroides L.
Reference: FP 21: 301; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 152.
Reference: FP 21: 302; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 223;
Delgado, pers. comm..
Phaseolus linearis Kunth = Vigna linearis (Kunth) Marechal, Mascherpa & Stainier
Reference: FP 21: 302; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 227.
Reference: FP 21: 302; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 153.
Phaseolus lunatus L.
Phaseolus lunatus L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 302; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978:
146.
Ecology: Native herb, vine. Andean II: rocky slopes. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Iltis 1598 (USM!, WIS)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Ica, Junín, Lima, Loreto, San Martín,
Ucayali.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 303; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978:
147.
Ecology: Native shrub, vine. Andean II: rocky slopes. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1769* (B), Debouck et al. 2011 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Huancavelica,
Junín.
Phaseolus peduncularis Kunth = Vigna peduncularis (Kunth) Fawc. & Rendle var.
peduncularis
Reference: FP 21: 304; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 224.
Reference: FP 21: 304; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 218.
Phaseolus radiatus L.
Reference: Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 209; Duke, J. A.,
1981: 293.
Phaseolus truxillensis Kunth = Vigna adenantha (G. Mey.) Marechal, Mascherpa &
Stainier
Reference: FP 21: 297; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 229.
Reference: FP 21: 298; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 153.
Phaseolus vexillatus L.
Reference: FP 21: 293; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 202;
Duke, J. A., 1981: 306.
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Phaseolus vignoides Rusby = Vigna candida (Vell.) Marechal, Mascherpa & Stainier
Reference: FP 21: 320; Marechal, R., J.-M. Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 228;
Delgado, pers. comm..
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 21: 305; Duke, J. A., 1981: 195; Marechal, R., J.-M.
Mascherpa & F. Stainier, 1978: 136.
Ecology: Cultivated herb, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Debouck 2583 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Apurímac, Cuzco, Huánuco, Lima, Loreto, San
Martín.
Synonyms: Phenax hirtus (Wedd.) Wedd., Phenax hirtus Sw., Phenax hirtus Wedd.,
Phenax hirtus Wedd., Phenax hirtus Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 357; Burger, W., 1977: 243.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas,
forests, riversides, rocky slopes, shrublands. 0-3500 m.
Voucher: Mostacero et al. 1102 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco,
Huánuco, Junín, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Pasco, San Martín.
Phenax hirtus var. minor (Wedd.) Wedd. = Phenax hirtus (Sw.) Wedd.
Synonyms: Phenax rugosus (Kunth) Wedd., Phenax rugosus Kunth, Phenax rugosus Poir.,
Phenax rugosus Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 358; Burger, W., 1977: 244.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: disturbed areas, dry valleys, forests. 2000-3500
m.
Voucher: Jussieu s.n.* , Gentry & Smith 35740 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín.
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Phenax rugosus var. minor Wedd.
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Philibertia campanulata (Lindl.) Nicholson
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Philodendron acutatum Schott
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Philodendron grazielae Bunting
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Philodendron heteropleurum K. Krause
Reference: Flora Peru: 853: 476; Croat, T. B. & N. Lambert, 1986: 127.
Ecology: hemiepiphyte, herb. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Lechler 2495* (K), Vásquez 13638 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín, Ucayali.
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Philodendron poeppigii Schott
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Philodendron ruizii Schott
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Philodendron steyermarkii Bunting
Reference: Bunting, G., 1986: 314; Croat, T. B. & N. Lambert, 1986: 161.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Revilla 1239 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
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Philoglossa mimuloides (Hieron.) H. Rob. & Cuatrec.
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 59; Robinson, H., 1983: 62.
Ecology. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Dombey s.n.* (G-DC), Macbride 5919 (US!)
Departments: Ancash, Arequipa, Lima, La Libertad, Tacna.
Reference: Robinson, H. & R. D. Brettell, 1974: 59; Robinson, H., 1983: 62.
Ecology. 1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Sandeman 4230* (K), Soukup 4219 (US!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Lambayeque, Lima, Piura.
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Philoglossa purpureodisca H. Rob.
Reference: Bunting, G., 1960: 70; Croat, T. B. & N. Lambert, 1986: 169.
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Phitopis sterculioides Standl.
Phoebe heteranthera (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez = Cinnamomum heterantherum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Kosterm.
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Phoebe maynensis Nees
Reference: FP 610: 883; Kostermans, A. J. G. H., 1961: 23; Werff, H. van der, 1984:
1182.
Phoebe triplinervis (Ruiz & Pav.) Mez = Cinnamomum triplinerve (Ruiz & Pav.)
Kostermans
Reference: FP 1238: 380; Kuijt, J., 1961: 41; Kuijt, J., 1986: 107.
Reference: FP 1238: 380; Kuijt, J., 1961: 43; Kuijt, J., 1986: 75.
Reference: FP 1238: 380; Kuijt, J., 1961: 43; Kuijt, J., 1986: 75.
Reference: Kuijt, J., 1978: 745; Kuijt, J., 1986: 28; Kuijt, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1238: 387; Kuijt, J., 1986: 28; Kuijt, pers. comm..
Phoradendron obliquum (C. Presl) Eichler = Dendrophthora obliqua (C. Presl) Wiens
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Phoradendron storkii F. Barkley
Reference: FP 1238: 389; Kuijt, J., 1986: 28; Kuijt, pers. comm..
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Phoradendron virgatum Trel. ex J.F. Macbr.
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Phragmipedium pearcei (Rchb. f.) Rauh & Senghas
Phrygilanthus acutifolius (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler = Tripodanthus acutifolius (Ruiz &
Pav.) Tiegh.
Phrygilanthus ellipticus (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler = Gaiadendron punctatum (Ruiz &
Pav.) G. Don
Phrygilanthus grandiflorus (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler = Tristerix grandiflorus (Ruiz &
Pav.) Barlow & Wiens
Phrygilanthus lanceolatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler = Gaiadendron punctatum (Ruiz &
Pav.) G. Don
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Phrygilanthus peruvianus Patschovsky
Phrygilanthus punctatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler = Gaiadendron punctatum (Ruiz & Pav.)
G. Don
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Phrygilanthus verticillatus (Ruiz & Pav.) Eichler
Phrynium altissimum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea altissima (Poepp. & Endl.) Körn.
Reference: FP 1205: 746; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 90.
Phrynium chrysoleucum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea chrysoleuca (Poepp. & Endl.)
Körn.
Reference: FP 1205: 746; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 72.
Phrynium dicephalum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea dicephala (Poepp. & Endl.) Ahumada
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Phrynium exscapum Poepp. & Endl.
Phrynium exscapum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea exscapa (Poepp. & Endl.) Ahumada
Reference: FP 1205: 747; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 71.
Phrynium laterale (Ruiz & Pav.) Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea lateralis (Ruiz & Pav.)
Lindl.
Reference: FP 1205: 749; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 36.
Phrynium microcephalum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea microcephala (Poepp. & Endl.)
Körn.
Reference: FP 1205: 750; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 127.
Phrynium pachystachyum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea pachystachya (Poepp. & Endl.)
Ahumada
Reference: FP 1205: 751; Kennedy, H., L. Andersson & M. Hagberg, 1988: 96.
Phrynium velutinum Poepp. & Endl. = Calathea velutina (Poepp. & Endl.) Koern.
Phthirusa adunca (G. Meyer) Maguire = Phthirusa retroflexa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuijt
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Phthirusa micrantha Eichler
Phthirusa paniculata (Kunth) J.F. Macbr. = Phthirusa retroflexa (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuijt
Reference: FP 1238: 4111; Kuijt, J., 1980: 521; Kuijt, J., 1986: 161.
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Phyla betulaefolia (Kunth) Greene
Phyla nodiflora var. canescens (Kunth) Moldenke = Lippia nodiflora (L.) Michx.
Phyla nodiflora var. reptans (Kunth) Moldenke = Lippia nodiflora (L.) Michx.
Phyla strigulosa (M. Martens & Galeotti) Moldenke = Lippia strigulosa M. Martens &
Galeotti
Reference: Flora Peru: 674: 38; Webster, G. L. & M. J. Huft, 1988: 1096.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (G)
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Phyllanthus grandifolius L.
Phyllanthus grandifolius L.
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Phyllanthus lacerilobus Croizat
Phyllanthus niruri L.
Phyllanthus niruri L.
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Phyllanthus nobilis (L. f.) Müll. Arg.
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Phyllanthus poeppigianus (Muell. Arg.) Müll. Arg.
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Phyllanthus rubellus Müll. Arg.
Phyllanthus urinaria L.
Phyllanthus urinaria L.
Reference: Kimnach, M., 1964: 113; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 32; Hunt, D., 1992: 117.
Phyllodes inocephalum Kuntze = Calathea inocephala (Kuntze) H.A. Kenn. & Nicolson
Reference: Flora Peru: 628: 1038; Mori, S. A. & J. A. Kallunki, 1977: 82.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: forests. 2000-3000 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1322* (B photo F!), Dudley 10816 (MO!)
Departments: Puno.
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Phylloscirpus acaulis (Phil.) Goetghebeur & D.A. Simpson = Scirpus acaulis Phil.
Phyodina cordifolia (Sw.) Rohweder = Callisia cordifolia (Sw.) E.S. Anderson &
Woodson
Physalis angulata L.
Physalis angulata L.
Physalis peruviana L.
Physalis peruviana L.
Physalis pubescens L.
Physalis pubescens L.
Physalis subtriflora Ruiz & Pav. = Deprea subtriflora (Ruiz & Pav.) D'Arcy
Physalis viscosa L.
Physalis viscosa L.
Reference: FP 1438: 223; Christenson, pers. comm.; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Physurus arietinus Rchb. f. & Warm. = Erythrodes arietina (Rchb. f. & Warm.) Ames
Reference: FP 1438: 152; Garay, L. A., 1978: 276; Dodson, pers. comm..
Note: NN
Physurus boliviensis Cogn. apud O. Kuntze = Erythrodes boliviensis (Cogn.) Dodson &
M.W. Chase
Physurus foliosus (Poepp. & Endl.) Lindl. = Erythrodes foliosa (Poeppig &
Endlicher) Ames
Physurus major (C. Presl) Schltr. = Erythrodes major (C. Presl) Ames
Reference: FP 1438: 154; Garay, L. A., 1978: 282; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Physurus minor (C. Presl) Lindl. = Erythrodes minor (C. Presl) Ames
Reference: FP 1438: 156; Garay, L. A., 1978: 282; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Physurus repens (Poepp. & Endl.) Lindl. = Erythrodes repens (Poeppig & Endlicher)
Ames
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Physurus stenocentron Schltr.
Reference: FP 1438: 163; Garay, L. A., 1978: 276; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Phytarrhiza rubra (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon) E. Morren ex Baker = Vriesea rubra (Ruiz &
Pav.) Beer
Phytelephas microcarpa Ruiz & Pav. = Phytelephas macrocarpa Ruiz & Pav. subsp.
macrocarpa
Phytolacca dioica L.
Phytolacca dioica L.
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Phytolacca icosandra L.
Phytolacca icosandra L.
Phytolacca octandra L.
Phytolacca octandra L.
Reference: FP 657: 697; Thomas, W. W., 1988: 102; Pirani, J. R., 1990: 136.
Picramnia krukovii A.C. Sm. = Picramnia sellowii subsp. spruceana (Engler) Pirani
Picramnia lineata J.F. Macbr. = Picramnia sellowii subsp. spruceana (Engler) Pirani
Reference: FP 657: 699; Thomas, W. W., 1988: 102; Pirani, J. R., 1990: 136.
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Pilea anomala Wedd.
Synonyms: Pilea citriodora Killip, Pilea citriodora Pavon ex Weddell pro syn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 339; Killip, E. P., 1939: 506.
Ecology: Endemic herb, shrub, vine. Andean II: disturbed areas, forests. 1500-3000
m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Gentry & Tredwell 37293 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín.
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Synonyms: Pilea dauciodora (Wedd.) Wedd., Pilea dauciodora Ruiz & Pav. ex Wedd.,
Pilea dauciodora Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 340; Killip, E. P., 1939: 496.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean I-III: rocky slopes, shrublands. 1000-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Smith et al. 9035 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Puno.
Synonyms: Pilea fendleri Killip hom. illeg., Pilea fendleri Poepp. ex Wedd., Pilea
fendleri Wedd., Pilea fendleri Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 341; Killip, E. P., 1939: 497.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: disturbed areas. 1500-4000 m.
Voucher: Dillon et al. 3005 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Huánuco, Loreto.
Synonyms: Pilea nutans Mildbraed ex Herrera nom nud., Pilea nutans Poepp. ex Wedd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1235: 347; Killip, E. P., 1939: 486.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Andean II: cloud forests, disturbed areas, forests,
riversides. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 1565* (B photo F!), Peyton & Peyton 1378 (MO!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Pasco, Puno.
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Pilea repens var. strigosa (Wedd.) Wedd.
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Pilea strigosa Wedd.
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Pilea suffruticosa K. Krause
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Pilocarpus spicatus var.spicatus
Reference: Riccobono, V., 1909: 259; Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 171;
Ritter, F., 1980: 696.
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 61; Rauh, W., 1958: 521; Ritter, F.,
1981: 1437.
Pilocereus gironensis Rauh & Backeb. = Pilosocereus tweedyanus (Britton & Rose)
Byles & G.D. Rowley
Pilocereus lanatus (Kunth) A. Weber = Espostoa lanata (Kunth) Britton & Rose
Reference: Britton, N. L. & J. N. Rose, 1920: 61; Ritter, F., 1981: 1437; Madsen,
J. E., 1989: 37.
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Pilosella mandonii Sch. Bip. = Hieracium mandonii (Sch. Bip.) Arvet Touvet
Pilosocereus tuberculosus Rauh & Backeb. = Pilosocereus tuberculosus Rauh & Backeb.
ex Byles & G.D. Rowley
Reference: Backeberg, C., 1956: 34; Byles, R. S. & G. D. Rowley, 1957: 69; Rauh,
W., 1958: 511.
Synonyms: Pilosocereus tweedyanus Britton & Rose, Pilosocereus tweedyanus Rauh &
Backeb.
Reference: Byles, R. S. & G. D. Rowley, 1957: 69; Rauh, W., 1958: 509; Hunt, D.,
1992: 119.
Ecology: Native Erect, branched cactus. Andean I, Coastal: shrublands. 500-1500 m.
Note: Accepted provisionally by Hunt (1992).
Voucher: Ritter 280 (U)
Departments: Piura.
Synonyms: Pineda incana (Ruiz & Pav.) Benth., Pineda incana Benth., Pineda incana
C. Presl, Pineda incana Hieron.
Reference: Flora Peru: 732: 29; Sleumer, H., 1980: 114.
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean II: forests. 2000-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B), Hutchison & Tovar 4195 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco,
Huancavelica, Junín, Lima, La Libertad, Pasco.
Pionandra obliqua (R. & P.) Miers = Cyphomandra obliqua (R. & P.) Sendtner
Pionandra pendula (Ruiz & Pav.) Miers = Cyphomandra pendula (Ruiz & Pav.) Sendtn.
Pionandra viridiflora (R. & P.) Miers = Cyphomandra viridiflora (Ruiz & Pav.)
Sendtner
Piper acuminatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. = Peperomia acuminata Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Piper acutifolium acutifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper acutifolium
acutifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 131.
Ecology: Endemic shrub, tree. Andean II: forests. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* , Sagástegui et al. 12411 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Apurímac, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Pasco.
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Piper aduncum L.
Piper aduncum L.
Synonyms: Piper aduncum, Piper aduncum (Vahl) Kunth, Piper aduncum (Vahl) Miq.,
Piper aduncum D. Dietr., Piper aduncum Ruiz & Pav., Piper aduncum Trel., Piper
aduncum Trel., Piper aduncum Trel., Piper aduncum Trel.
Reference: Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 247.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas,
forests, lomas, riversides. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Wurdack 1792 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín,
Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco, Piura, San Martín, Ucayali.
Piper alatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia alata Ruiz & Pav.
$
Piper albertsmithii Trel. & Yunck.
$
Piper aleyreanum C. DC.
Piper andicola Kunth = Piper barbatum var. andicolum (Kunth) Trel. & Yunck.
$
Piper arcuatum Opiz in Presl
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Piper armatum Trel. & Yunck.
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Piper ascendentispicum Trel.
Synonyms: Piper asperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper asperifolium (Ruiz & Pav.)
Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 138.
Ecology. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Tovar et al. 1483 (USM!), Tovar et al. 1483 (USM!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín.
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Piper asperrimicaule Trel.
Reference: FP 1216: 24; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 460; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 82.
$
Piper biauritum C. DC.
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Piper cahuapanasense Trel.
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Piper callosum Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Piper callosum (Klotzsch in Miquel) C. DC., Piper callosum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Kunth, Piper callosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq., Piper callosum C. DC., Piper callosum
Klotzsch in Miquel
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 143; Yuncker, T. G., 1972: 37.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Young 31782 (NY!), Mathias 3587 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de
Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.
Piper callosum var. franciscoanum C. DC. = Piper callosum Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper camphoriferum C. DC.
Piper canescenticaule var. expansum Trel. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
Synonyms: Piper carpunya (Miq.) C. DC., Piper carpunya (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper
carpunya (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq., Piper carpunya C. DC., Piper carpunya Miq., Piper
carpunya Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 146; Tebbs, M. C., 1990: 208.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I-II: seasonally inundated areas. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (F), Young & Eisenberg 348 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín.
Synonyms: Piper casapiense Miq., Piper casapiense Trel., Piper casapiense Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 146; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 3350 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Pasco, San Martín,
Ucayali.
Synonyms: Piper celsum Trel., Piper celsum Trel., Piper celsum Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 147; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology. 0-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 23907* (US), Killip & Smith 29830 (US)
Departments: Junín, Loreto.
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Piper chromatolepis Trel.
Synonyms: Piper churumayu (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper churumayu (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 149.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Dombey s/n.
Departments: Huánuco.
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Piper cinereoramulum Trel.
Piper concavum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia concava Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 1216: 71; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 466; Yuncker, T. G.,
1972: 95.
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Piper constipatispicum var. lanosum Trel. = Piper mite Ruiz & Pav.
Piper constipatispicum var. tonsum Trel. = Piper mite Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Piper coruscans (Kunth) C. DC., Piper coruscans (Kunth) Miq., Piper
coruscans (Miq.) C. DC., Piper coruscans Kunth, Piper coruscans Miq., Piper
coruscans Trel., Piper coruscans Trel., Piper coruscans Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 216; Tebbs, M. C., 1990: 232; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, riversides,
seasonally inundated areas. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Foster & Wachter 7336 (MO, USM!), Ayala et al. 3127 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
Pasco, San Martín.
Synonyms: Piper crocatum (R. & P.) Kunth, Piper crocatum (R. & P.) Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 155.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz s.n.* (B)
Departments: Huánuco.
Piper crystallinum (R. & P.) Vahl = Peperomia crystallina Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper cumbasonum C. DC.
Piper dependens (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia dependens Ruiz & Pav.
Piper distachyon L.
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Piper dulce Trel.
Synonyms: Piper dumosum C. DC., Piper dumosum C. DC., Piper dumosum Trel., Piper
dumosum Trel., Piper dumosum Trel.
Reference: Tebbs, M. C., 1990: 202; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Vásquez 42380 (NY!), Vasquez & Jaramillo 9895 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto, Madre de Dios, Ucayali.
Piper emarginatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia obtusifolia var. emarginata (Ruiz
& Pav.) Dahlst.
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Piper falanense Trel. & Yunck.
Piper foliiflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia foliiflora Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 1216: 47.
Synonyms: Piper formosum Miq., Piper formosum Trel., Piper formosum Trel., Piper
formosum Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 166; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native shrub. Andean I-II: forests. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 23738 (NY!)
Departments: Ayacucho, Huánuco, Junín, Pasco.
Synonyms: Piper glabratum Trel., Piper glabratum Trel., Piper glabratum Trel.,
Piper glabratum Trel.
Reference: Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Foster 8723 (NY!, USM!)
Departments: Huánuco, Madre de Dios.
Synonyms: Piper heterophyllum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper heterophyllum (Ruiz &
Pav.) Miq., Piper heterophyllum Miq., Piper heterophyllum Ruiz & Pav., Piper
heterophyllum Trel., Piper heterophyllum Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 172; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic shrub, vine. Amazonian, Andean I-II: riversides. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Wachter et al. 204 (NY!, USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
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Piper hillianum C. DC.
Piper hirsutum var. magnifolium C. DC. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
Synonyms: Piper hispidum hispidum Ruiz & Pav., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper
hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum
Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum
hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper
hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum
Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum
hispidum Trel., Piper hispidum var. hispidum, Piper hispidum var. hispidum (C. DC.)
C. DC., Piper hispidum var. hispidum (Trel.) Yunck., Piper hispidum var. hispidum
C. DC., Piper hispidum var. hispidum C. DC., Piper hispidum var. hispidum Trel.
Reference: Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 271; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb, liana, shrub, subshrub, tree, vine. Amazonian, Andean I:
forests, seasonally inundated areas. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Gentry 29016 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre
de Dios, Pasco, San Martín, Ucayali.
Piper hispidum var. magnifolium (C. DC.) C. DC. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
Piper hispidum var. trachydermum (Trel.) Yunck. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
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Piper hostmannianum (Miq.) C. DC.
Synonyms: Piper immutatum Trel., Piper immutatum Trel. & Yunck., Piper immutatum
Yunck.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 175; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 28536* (US), Croat 58009 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, San Martín,
Ucayali.
Synonyms: Piper indecorum C. DC., Piper indecorum Kunth, Piper indecorum Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 176.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Voucher: Poeppig 2353B , Poeppig 1463
Departments: Huánuco.
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Piper indianonum Trel.
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Piper itayanum var.pichisense Trel.
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Piper lagenaebaccum Trel.
Synonyms: Piper lanceifolium (Kunth) Kunth, Piper lanceifolium (Kunth) Miq., Piper
lanceifolium Trel., Piper lanceifolium Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 180.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I-II: forests. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 19331 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto,
San Martín.
Synonyms: Piper laurinum Kunth, Piper laurinum Kunth, Piper laurinum Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 181.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Humboldt & Bonpland 654* (B), Bonpland 161
Departments: La Libertad.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 182; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 383.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 10217 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto.
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Piper lineatum var. leucolepidum Trel.
Synonyms: Piper lineatum lineatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper lineatum lineatum
(Ruiz & Pav.) Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 184; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 183.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Andean I-II: forests. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 22565 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Pasco, San
Martín, Ucayali.
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Piper longeacuminatum Trel.
Synonyms: Piper longifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper longifolium (Ruiz & Pav.)
Miq., Piper longifolium C. DC., Piper longifolium C. DC., Piper longifolium C. DC.,
Piper longifolium Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 186; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic herb, shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Foster et al. 10831 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Madre de Dios, San
Martín.
Piper longifolium var. pilosum C. DC. = Piper longifolium Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper magnoliifolium Jacq.
Synonyms: Piper mite, Piper mite (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq., Piper mite Trel., Piper mite
Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 192; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavon s.n.* , Young 935 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Loreto, Ucayali.
Piper monostachyum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia monostachya Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 84; Tebbs, M. C., 1989: 180.
Ecology: Native liana. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Young 31822 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco, Madre de Dios.
Piper munchanum var. magnifolium C. DC. = Piper longifolium Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper nemorosum Vahl
Reference: FP 1216: 19; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 460; Yuncker, T. G.,
1974: 82.
Synonyms: Piper nudilimbum (C. DC.) Killip, Smith & Trelease, Piper nudilimbum
Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 253; Yuncker, T. G., 1972: 48.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ule 9281* (B), Foster 9248 (NY!, USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, San
Martín, Ucayali.
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Piper nuncupatum Trel.
Synonyms: Piper obliquum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper obliquum D. Dietr., Piper
obliquum Miq., Piper obliquum Trel., Piper obliquum Trel., Piper obliquum Trel.,
Piper obliquum Trel., Piper obliquum Yunck.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 197; Tebbs, M. C., 1989: 129.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, riversides. 0-2500 m.
Piper obliquum var. puberulidrupum Yunck. = Piper obliquum Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: , : 165.
Synonyms: Piper oblongatum (Opiz in Presl) Miq., Piper oblongatum (Opiz in Presl)
Presl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 198.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I: forests. 1000-1500 m.
Voucher: Mexia 8173 (NY!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Piper obtusifolium L.
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Piper obtusilimbum C. DC.
Synonyms: Piper opizii (Kunth) Miq., Piper opizii Kunth, Piper opizii Opiz in Presl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 201.
Ecology: Native shrub. .
Voucher: Haenke s.n.* (PR)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Piper paraguassuanum C. DC.
Synonyms: Piper pavonii Miq., Piper pavonii Trel., Piper pavonii Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 206; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology. 0-3500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Mathews 793* (K), Dombey 936
Departments: Junín, Loreto.
Piper pellucidum L.
Piper peltatum L.
Piper peltatum L.
Synonyms: Piper peltatum (L.) Kunth, Piper peltatum (L.) Miq., Piper peltatum Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 107; Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Young & Sullivan 688 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre
de Dios, San Martín, Ucayali.
Reference: , : 161.
Synonyms: Piper peruvianum C. DC., Piper peruvianum Miq., Piper peruvianum Miq.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 208.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Mathews 1145* , Killip & Smith 28783 (ILL)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Loreto.
Piper pilosum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia pilosa Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper pleninervosum Trel.
Piper poeppigii (Klotzsch in Miquel) C. DC. = Piper callosum Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper politaereum var.mucronatum Trel.
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Piper portalense Trel.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 213; Trelease, W. & T. G. Yuncker, 1950: 279.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 29256* (US), Smith et al. 904 (NY!)
Departments: Loreto, Madre de Dios.
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Piper pseudomollicomum var.dichotomum C. DC.
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Piper psilophyllum C. DC.
Piper punctatum Ruiz & Pav. = Piper heterophyllum Ruiz & Pav.
Piper purpureum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper quadrifolium L.
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Piper reflexum L. f.
Piper reticulatum L.
Piper reticulatum L.
Piper rhombeum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia rhombea Ruiz & Pav.
Piper rotundifolium L.
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Piper rusbyi C. DC.
Synonyms: Piper rusbyi Trel., Piper rusbyi Trel., Piper rusbyi Trel., Piper rusbyi
Trel., Piper rusbyi Trel., Piper rusbyi Trel., Piper rusbyi Trel.
Reference: Callejas, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 26524 (US)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Loreto.
Piper salviaefolium (Miq.) C. DC. = Piper elongatum var. salviaefolium (Miq.) Trel.
Piper scabrum Ruiz & Pav. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
Piper scandens (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia serpens (Sw.) Loudon
Piper scutellaefolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia scutellaefolia Ruiz & Pav.
Piper scutellatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. = Peperomia scutellaefolia Ruiz & Pav.
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Piper secundum Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Piper secundum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper secundum (Ruiz & Pav.) Miq.,
Piper secundum Pers.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 231.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Piper semicordulatum Trel.
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Piper septemnerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl
Piper septemnerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia septemnervis Ruiz & Pav.
Piper silvivagum var. peruvianum C. DC. = Piper hispidum var. hispidum Sw.
Piper striatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia striata Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: FP 1216: 97.
Synonyms: Piper stupposum (A. Dietr.) Miq., Piper stupposum Opiz in Presl
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 239.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Haenke s.n.* (PR)
Piper tetragonum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia tetragona Ruiz & Pav.
Piper tetraphyllum G. Forst. = Peperomia tetraphylla (G. Forst.) Hook. & Arn.
Piper trifolium L.
Piper trinerve (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia trinervis Ruiz & Pav.
Piper umbellatum L.
Piper umbellatum L.
Synonyms: Piper umbellatum (L.) Kunth, Piper umbellatum (L.) Miq., Piper umbellatum
Miq., Piper umbellatum Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Steyermark, J. A., 1984: 602.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Boeke 1217 (NY!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Pasco, San
Martín, Ucayali.
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Piper umbilicatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl
Piper umbilicatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Vahl = Peperomia umbilicata Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Piper unguiculatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth, Piper unguiculatum (Ruiz & Pav.)
Raf., Piper unguiculatum Jacq., Piper unguiculatum Kunth
Reference: Flora Peru: 1216: 248; Yuncker, T. G., 1972: 64.
Ecology: Endemic shrub. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Piper veraguense C. DC.
Synonyms: Piper veraguense C. DC., Piper veraguense C. DC., Piper veraguense Trel.
& Yunck.
Reference: Tebbs, M. C., 1990: 221.
Ecology. 500-2000 m.
Voucher: Schunke 6258 (CAS)
Departments: San Martín.
Reference: FP 21: 65; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de Ortega,
1989: 322.
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Piptadenia cebil (Griseb.) Griseb.
Reference: FP 21: 101; Altschul, S. von R., 1964: 52; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 120.
Reference: FP 21: 103; Altschul, S. von R., 1964: 54; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 120.
Note: Treated as a synonym of P. grata in the Flora of Peru.
Reference: Altschul, S. von R., 1964: 53; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 120.
Piptatherum confine Schult. = Arundinella hispida (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze
Piptatherum obtusum Nees & Meyen = Stipa obtusa (Nees & Meyen) Hitchc.
Piptocarpha opaca var. latifolia (Sch. Bip.) Baker = Piptocarpha opaca (Benth.)
Baker
Reference: Parodi, L. R., 1944: 258; Sánchez V., I., 1991: 20.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: grasslands. 3000-4500 m.
Voucher: Smith & Buddensiek 10964 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Lima.
Reference: Tovar, O., 1988: 104; Sánchez V., I., 1991: 22.
Reference: FP 719: 176; Parodi, L. R., 1944: 299; Sánchez V., I., 1991: 30.
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Piptochaetium tovarii subsp.tovarii
Piqueria floribunda DC. = Ophryosporus floribundus (DC.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Piqueria galioides DC. = Ophryosporus galioides (DC.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Piqueria mathewsii B. Robinson = Ophryosporus mathewsii (B. Robinson) R.M. King &
H. Rob.
Piqueria peruviana (J. Gmel.) B.L. Rob. = Ophryosporus peruvianus (J. Gmel.) R.M.
King & H. Rob.
Piqueria pubescens Smith = Ophryosporus pubescens (Smith ) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Reference: King, R. M. & H. Robinson, 1987: 563.
Piqueria sodiroi Hieron. = Guevaria sodiroi (Hieron.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Piqueria vargasii Chung = Guevaria vargasii (Chung) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Pisonia aculeata L.
Pisonia aculeata L.
Pistia stratiotes L.
Pistia stratiotes L.
Pisum sativum L.
Pisum sativum L.
Pitcairnia asterotricha Poepp. & Endl. = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 517; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 408.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I: riversides. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 7074* (MOL!), Acleto 290 (USM!)
Departments: La Libertad, Piura.
Pitcairnia biattenuata Rusby = Pitcairnia paniculata (Ruiz & Pav.) Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 522; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 345.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: forests. 1500-2500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 6825A* (B photo F)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 519; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 303.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II: forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 1526* (B photo F), Mathews 2089 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Pitcairnia consimilis Baker = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
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Pitcairnia corallina Linden & André
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 515; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 286.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian: shrublands. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 4805 (US!)
Departments: Loreto, San Martín.
Pitcairnia cotahuasiana Harms = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 525; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 294.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: grasslands, shrublands. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 7825* (F), Vargas 3060 (GH)
Departments: Cuzco.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 516; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 375.
Ecology. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ule 6608* (B photo US)
Departments: San Martín.
Pitcairnia echinotricha (Andre) Baker = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia excelsa E. Morren = Pitcairnia paniculata (Ruiz & Pav.) Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 517; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 327.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: disturbed areas. 1500-2000 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Weberbauer 2025* (B photo US!)
Departments: Junín.
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Pitcairnia ferruginea Ruiz & Pav. = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
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Pitcairnia fruticetorum Mez
Pitcairnia fruticetorum Mez = Pitcairnia paniculata (Ruiz & Pav.) Ruiz & Pav.
Pitcairnia imperialis Harms = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Synonyms: Pitcairnia inermis inermis (Meyer) Beer, Pitcairnia inermis inermis Meyer
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 521; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 326.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: grasslands. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 34213 (US!)
Departments: Huánuco.
Pitcairnia laresiana Harms = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Pitcairnia latibracteata Harms = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 518; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 325.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 1500-3000 m.
Voucher: Lechler 3132* (K), Vargas 11033 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Puno.
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Pitcairnia lehmannii Baker
Pitcairnia longifolia Hook. = Pitcairnia paniculata (Ruiz & Pav.) Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 527; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 319.
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Note: Listed in the Flora of Peru as an excluded species.
Voucher: Vargas 14050 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Madre de Dios.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 524; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 381.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Amazonian: swamps. 0-500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Poeppig 2424* (W photo US!), Rimachi 173 (USM!)
Departments: Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 520; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 316.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II: forests. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (G photo F), Boeke 1203 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín, Puno, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 525; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 304.
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean I: forests. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Klug 3547* (US!)
Departments: San Martín.
Pitcairnia pyramidata (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. = Puya pyramidata (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 519; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 324.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II: rocky slopes. 500-2500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 1303* (US!), Vargas 17675 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Puno, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 526; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 312.
Ecology: Endemic herb. .
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (G photo F)
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 524; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 431.
Ecology. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ule 6687* (US!)
Departments: San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 523; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 383.
Ecology. 1000-1500 m.
Note: Known from Peru only from the type locality.
Voucher: Ule 62-P* (B photo US)
Departments: Ucayali.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 516; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 287.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I: forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Gentry & Revilla 20646 (US!)
Departments: Cuzco, Loreto.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 523; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 343.
Ecology. 500-1000 m.
Voucher: Poeppig 1442* (W lost), Ferreyra 4228 (USM!)
Departments: Huánuco.
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Pitcairnia subpetiolata Baker
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 521; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 309.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, rocky slopes. 0-2500 m.
Voucher: Spruce s.n.* (K photo GH), Rimachi 4095 (US!)
Departments: San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1179: 522; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1974: 320.
Ecology: Endemic herb. Andean I-II: forests. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 22414* (US!), Iltis & Ugent 233 (US!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Huancavelica, Junín, Loreto.
Pitcairnia viridis Mez = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Pithecellobium arboreum (L.) Urb. = Cojoba arborea (L.) Britton & Rose
Reference: Ducke, A., 1949: 37; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau & L. Stutz de
Ortega, 1989: 344.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: forests. 0-500 m.
Note: Proposed for treatment under Abarema by Barneby & Grimes (pers. comm.).
Voucher: Revilla 1218 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Pithecellobium coccineum (G. Don) Benth. = Zygia coccinea (G. Don) L. Rico
Pithecellobium corymbosum (Rich.) Benth. = Albizia corymbosa (Rich.) G.P. Lewis &
P.E. Owen
Pithecellobium jupunba (Willd.) Urb. = Abarema jupunba (Willd.) Britton & Killip
Reference: FP 21: 56; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 161; Rico, pers. comm..
Pithecellobium latifolium (L.) Benth. = Zygia latifolia (L.) Fawc. & Rendle
Reference: FP 21: 60; Burkart, A., 1979: 113; Lewis, G. P., 1987: 164.
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Pithecellobium ramiflorum Benth.
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Pithecellobium spruceanum Benth.
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Pitygentias pinifolia (Ruiz & Pav. ex D. Don) Gilg
Pitygentias pinifolia (Ruiz & Pav. ex D. Don) Gilg = Gentianella thyrsoidea (Hook.)
Fabris
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Pityrogramma calomelanos (L.) Link
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Plagiobothrys aurantiacus Brand
Plagiobothrys aurantiacus Brand = Amsinckia hispida (Ruiz & Pav.) I.M. Johnst.
Synonyms: Plagiobothrys humilis (R. & P.) Greene, Plagiobothrys humilis Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1285: 599; Johnston, I. M., 1927: 84.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: grasslands, riversides, shrublands. 2500-4500
m.
Note: Treated as a synonym of Allocarya humilis (R. & P.) Greene in the Flora of
Peru.
Voucher: Smith et al. 12285 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Cuzco.
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Plagiobothrys macbridei I.M. Johnst.
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Plagioceltis dichotoma Mildbraed ex Baehni
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Planchonella disticha Tiegh.
Plantago afra L.
Plantago afra L.
Plantago congesta R. & P. ex Pilger non R. & P. = Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa
Griseb.
Plantago durvillei Delile ex Fischer & Meyer = Plantago australis subsp. australis
Reference: FP 1375: 271; Rahn, K., 1974: 83; Rahn, K., 1975: 37.
Plantago lanceolata L.
Plantago lanceolata L.
Plantago major L.
Plantago major L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1375: 274; Rahn, K., 1975: 31.
Ecology: Introduced herb. Amazonian, Andean I, Coastal: disturbed areas, lomas. 0-
1500 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 13967 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Cuzco, Lima, La Libertad, Loreto, Piura, San Martín.
Plantago monticola subsp. crispula Pilg. = Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa Griseb.
Plantago monticola subsp. herrerai Pilg. = Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa Griseb.
Plantago monticola var. majuscula Pilg. = Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa Griseb.
Plantago monticola var. maxima Pilg. = Plantago sericea var. lanuginosa Griseb.
Reference: FP 1375: 275; Rahn, K., 1981: 319.
Plantago monticola var. sericans Pilg. = Plantago sericea subsp. sericans (Pilg.)
Rahn
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Plantago myosuros var. parviflora Pilg.
Plantago myosuros var. parviflora Pilg. = Plantago myosuros Lam. subsp. myosuros
Plantago psyllium L.
Synonyms: Plantago sericea sericans Decne., Plantago sericea var. sericans Pilg.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1375: 274; Rahn, K., 1981: 313.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: rocky slopes. 1500-4500 m.
Voucher: Sagástegui et al. 9845 (MO!)
Departments: Cajamarca, Cuzco, La Libertad.
Synonyms: Plantago sericea sericea Pilg., Plantago sericea sericea Pilg., Plantago
sericea sericea Roemer & Schultes, Plantago sericea sericea Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1375: 278; Rahn, K., 1981: 317.
Ecology: Endemic herb, shrub. Andean II-III: disturbed areas, grasslands, rocky
slopes, shrublands. 1500-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (B photo F!), Smith 11416 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Cajamarca, Huánuco, Junín, Lima, La Libertad,
Pasco.
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Plantago tarattothrix Pilg.
Reference: FP 1438: 33; Garay, L. A., 1978: 38; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Platyaechmea chantinii (Carrière) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea chantinii
fo. chantinii
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Platyaechmea contracta (Mart. ex Schult. f.) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress
Platyaechmea contracta (Mart. ex Schult. f.) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea
contracta (Mart. ex Schult. f.) Baker
Platyaechmea moorei (H. Luther) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea moorei H. Luther
Platyaechmea retusa (L.B. Sm.) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea retusa L.B. Sm.
Platyaechmea tessmannii (Harms) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea tessmannii Harms
Reference: Ritter, F., 1981: 1255; Madsen, J. E., 1989: 55; Hunt, D., 1992: 120.
Platyopuntia soehrensii (Britton & Rose) F. Ritter = Opuntia soehrensii Britton &
Rose
Reference: Ritter, F., 1980: 411; Navarro, G. & A. Galán de Mera, 1991: 113;
Hunt, D., 1992: 120.
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Platypodium elegans var. major Benth.
Platystachys juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer = Tillandsia juncea (Ruiz & Pav.) Poir.
Platystachys parviflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer = Tillandsia parviflora Ruiz & Pav. var.
parviflora
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Platystachys purpurea (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer
Platystachys purpurea (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer = Tillandsia purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
Pleiostachyopiper nudilimbum (C. DC.) Killip, Smith & Trelease = Piper nudilimbum
C. DC.
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Pleonotoma auriculatum Schumann ex Sprague
Pleonotoma flavida (A. DC.) Miers = Memora flavida (A. DC.) Bureau & K. Schum.
Reference: FP 1362: 67; Gentry, A. H., 1982: 269.
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Pleuranthodendron lindenii (Turcz.) Sleumer
Pleurothallis acutiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Mansf. = Stelis acutiflora (R. & P.) Willd.
Reference: FP 1467: 271; Luer, C. A., 1982: 35; Luer, C. A., 1992: 13.
Reference: FP 1467: 274; 1510: 22; Luer, C. A., 1983: 394; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Pleurothallis cardiostola Rchb. f.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 277; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 85; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 3757* (AMES)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 279; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 87; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: rocky slopes. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Vargas 5989* (AMES)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: FP 1467: 282; Luer, C. A., 1986: 29; Dodson, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1467: 283; Luer, C. A., 1983: 395; Dodson, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1438: 119; Garay, L. A., 1978: 226; Dodson, pers. comm..
Note: NN
Reference: FP 1467: 285; Luer, C. A., 1983: 395; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Pleurothallis ciliata var. abbreviata C. Schweinf.
Synonyms: Pleurothallis cordata (Ruiz & Pav.) Willd., Pleurothallis cordata Ruiz &
Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 287; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.*
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 288; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 88; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: forests. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Woytkowski 35487* (MO!)
Departments: Junín.
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Pleurothallis declivis Lindl.
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Pleurothallis diffusa Poepp. & Endl.
Pleurothallis diffusa Poepp. & Endl. = Pleurothallis revoluta (Ruiz & Pav.) Garay
Reference: FP 1467: 293, 295; 1510: 28; Garay, L. A., 1962: 520.
Reference: FP 1467: 295, 296; 1510: 22; Luer, C. A., 1983: 395; Luer, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1467: 297; Luer, C. A., 1983: 395; Dodson, pers. comm..
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Pleurothallis exasperata Lindl.
Reference: FP 1467: 304; Luer, C. A., 1982: 36; Luer, C. A., 1992: 40.
Pleurothallis frutex var. robusta C. Schweinf. = Myoxanthus gyas (Luer & Vasquez)
Luer
Reference: FP 1467: 305; Luer, C. A., 1982: 43; Luer, C. A., 1992: 46.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 307; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 93; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean I: rocky slopes. 500-1500 m.
Voucher: Carpenter 103* (AMES), Allard 20820
Departments: Huánuco, San Martín.
Pleurothallis gyas Luer & Vasquez = Myoxanthus gyas (Luer & Vasquez) Luer
Reference: FP 1467: 310; 1510: 23; Luer, C. A., 1978: 185; Luer, C. A., 1988: 8.
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 314; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 96; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 1000-2000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 3847* (F), Schunke 1123
Departments: Huánuco, Junín.
Reference: FP 1467: 315; Luer, C. A., 1990: 85; Luer, pers. comm..
Note: NN
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Pleurothallis lancipetala (Karsten) Schltr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 318; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 97; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology: Endemic epiphytic herb. Andean II: riversides. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Vargas 3128* (AMES), Vargas 6784
Departments: Cuzco.
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Pleurothallis muricata Hashimoto
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 321; 1510: 27; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 2000-3000 m.
Note: Probably a synonym of P. acuminata (Luer, pers. comm.).
Voucher: Weberbauer 2098* , Vargas 2539 (MO!)
Departments: Junín.
Reference: FP 1467: 315; Luer, C. A., 1990: 85; Luer, pers. comm..
Note: NN
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 326; Dodson & Luer, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Pleurothallis poeppigii Lindl.
Reference: FP 1467: 326; Luer, C. A., 1982: 47; Luer, C. A., 1992: 58.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1510: 28, 30; Dodson, C. H. & D. E. Bennett Jr., 1989: 158.
Ecology: Native epiphytic herb. Andean II: cloud forests. 1500-2000 m.
Voucher: Bennett 1510 (UC)
Departments: Pasco.
Pleurothallis purpurea (R. & P.) Schltr. = Stelis purpurea (Ruiz & Pav.) Willd.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 328; Dodson & Luer, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Pleurothallis restrepioides Lindl.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 330; Schweinfurth, C., 1951: 100; Dodson, pers. comm..
Reference: FP 1467: 332; Luer, C. A., 1982: 35; Luer, C. A., 1992: 13.
Reference: FP 1510: 29; Luer, C. A., 1982: 49; Luer, C. A., 1992: 78.
Note: NN
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Pleurothallis schulzeana Schltr.
Reference: FP 1467: 315; Luer, C. A., 1990: 85; Luer, pers. comm..
Note: NN
Reference: FP 1467: 340; Luer, C. A., 1982: 51; Luer, C. A., 1992: 82.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 342; 1510: 30; Luer, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Reference: FP 1467: 344; Luer, C. A., 1982: 49; Luer, pers. comm..
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Pleurothallis talpinaria (Karsten) Rchb. f.
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Pleurothallis tenuis C. Schweinf.
Reference: FP 1467: 349; Luer, C. A., 1982: 51; Luer, C. A., 1992: 88.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1467: 352; Dodson & Luer, pers. comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
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Pleurothyrium panurense (Meisn.) Mez
Plicula umbellata (R. & P.) Raf. = Iochroma umbellatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Hunziker ex
D'Arcy
Plinia pinnata L.
Plinia pinnata L.
Synonyms: Pluchea absinthioides (Hook. & Arn.) DC., Pluchea absinthioides Hook. &
Arn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 27926: 58.
Ecology: Native shrub, subshrub. Andean II: cloud forests. 2000-2500 m.
Voucher: Hinkley 33 (F!)
Departments: Arequipa.
Plukenetia volubilis L.
Plukenetia volubilis L.
Plumbago scandens L.
Plumbago scandens L.
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Plumeria carinata Ruiz & Pav.
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Plumeria purpurea Ruiz & Pav.
Plumeria rubra L.
Plumeria rubra L.
Synonyms: Plumeria rubra Mill., Plumeria rubra Poir., Plumeria rubra Ruiz & Pav.,
Plumeria rubra Ruiz & Pav., Plumeria rubra Ruiz & Pav., Plumeria rubra Ruiz & Pav.,
Plumeria rubra Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 395.
Ecology: Cultivated tree. Amazonian, Andean I: disturbed areas. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Killip & Smith 27710 (US)
Departments: Huánuco, Junín, Lima, Loreto.
Reference: FP 1343: 393; Spichiger, R., J. Meroz, P. Loizeau, & L. Stutz de Ortega,
1990: 415.
Poa amabilis L.
Poa annua L.
Poa annua L.
Synonyms: Poa annua J. Presl, Poa annua Nees & Meyen, Poa annua Tovar, Poa annua
Trin.
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 125; Tovar, O., 1965: 61.
Ecology: Native herb. Amazonian, Andean I-III, Coastal: disturbed areas, forests,
grasslands, lomas, riversides. 0-4000 m.
Note: One of the most widespread plant species in the world.
Voucher: Núñez 7619 (MO!)
Departments: Arequipa, Ancash, Cuzco, Huánuco, Huancavelica, Junín,
Lima, La Libertad, Pasco, Puno.
Poa ciliaris L.
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Poa elongata Willd.
Note: NN
Synonyms: Poa horridula Hack., Poa horridula Hack., Poa horridula Steud. ex Lechler
Reference: Flora Peru: 719: 127; Tovar, O., 1965: 53.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II-III: grasslands, rocky slopes, shrublands. 3000-
4500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 3113* (MOL), Núñez et al. 7053 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Ayacucho, Cuzco, Huánuco, Huancavelica, Junín,
Lima, Moquegua, Pasco, Puno.
Poa hypnoides Lam. = Eragrostis hypnoides (Lam.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.
Reference: FP 719: 129; Tovar, O., 1965: 61; Matthei, O., 1975: 103.
Poa pilosa L.
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Poa pratensis L.
Poa pratensis L.
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Poa subspicata (J. Presl) Kunth
Poa tenella L.
Poa trivialis L.
Poa trivialis L.
Pochota trinitensis (Urb.) Steyerm. & W.D. Stevens = Pachira trinitensis Urb.
Podaechmea ferruginea (L.B. Sm.) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea ferruginea L.B.
Sm.
Synonyms: Podandrogyne decipiens (Triana & Planch.) Pax & K. Hoffm., Podandrogyne
decipiens Triana & Planch.
Reference: Woodson Jr., R. E., 1948: 142.
Ecology: Native herb. Andean II: cloud forests, disturbed areas, rocky slopes.
1500-2500 m.
Voucher: Barbour 2953 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas.
Synonyms: Podandrogyne glabra (J.F. Macbr.) J.F. Macbr., Podandrogyne glabra J.F.
Macbr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 617: 987; Woodson Jr., R. E., 1948: 145.
Ecology: Native herb, shrub. Amazonian, Andean I-II: disturbed areas, forests. 0-
2000 m.
Voucher: Smith 4404 (MO!)
Departments: Junín, Loreto, San Martín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1225: 83; Laubenfels, D. J. de, 1985: 258; Laubenfels, D. J.
de, 1991: 59.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean II-III: forests. 2000-4000 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* , Vargas 9466 (MO!)
Departments: Apurímac, Cuzco, Huánuco, Junín.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1225: 84; Laubenfels, D. J. de, 1985: 260; Laubenfels, D. J.
de, 1991: 58.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean II: cloud forests. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Pavón s.n.* (BM), Smith 6124 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Huánuco, Pasco, Puno, San
Martín.
Poecilochroma punctatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Miers = Saracha punctata Ruiz & Pav.
Poecilochroma spinosum Dammer = Saracha spinosa (Dammer) D'Arcy & D.N. Sm.
Reference: FP 1438: 47; 1510: 2; Garay, L. A., 1978: 40; Dodson, pers. comm..
Pogospermum parviflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Brongn. = Tillandsia parviflora Ruiz & Pav.
var. parviflora
Pogospermum sessiliflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Brongn. = Catopsis sessiliflora (Ruiz &
Pav.) Mez
Poinciana pulcherrima L.
Polianthes tuberosa L.
Polianthes tuberosa L.
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Polyachyrus nesites I.M. Johnst.
Reference: FP 1473: 606; Christenson, pers. comm.; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
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Polygala andensis Chodat
Polygala diversifolia L.
Polygala diversifolia L. = Securidaca diversifolia var. diversifolia
Reference: FP 670: 935; Ferreyra, R., 1946: 139; Eriksen, B., 1993: 199.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 899; Lewis, W. H. & O. Herrera-MacBryde, 1969: 16.
Note: Not known from Peru. Included in Flora of Peru as an expected species.
Polygala monticola var. brizoides (St. Hilaire) Steyerm. = Polygala violacea Aubl.
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Polygala nemoralis A. W. Bennett
Polygala paludosa var. angusticarpa Chodat = Polygala leptocaulis Torr. & A. Gray
Polygala paludosa var. longispicata St. Hilaire & Moquin = Polygala leptocaulis
Torr. & A. Gray
Polygala paniculata L.
Polygala paniculata L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 670: 900; Lewis, W. H. & O. Herrera-MacBryde, 1969: 18.
Note: Not known from Peru. The Flora of Peru includes in discussion under P.
longicaulis as an expected species.
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Polygala weberbaueri Chodat
Polygonum aviculare L.
Polygonum aviculare L.
Polygonum beyrichianum Cham. & Schltdl. = Polygonum meisnerianum Cham. & Schltdl.
Polygonum convolvulus L.
Synonyms: Polygonum glabrum Bert. ex Small, Polygonum glabrum Cham. & Schltdl.,
Polygonum glabrum Meisn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1251: 452; Cialdella, A. M., 1989: 203.
Ecology: Native aquatic or terrestrial herb. Amazonian, Andean I-III: disturbed
areas, forests on white sand, seasonally inundated areas, submerged. 0-4000 m.
Voucher: Spichiger et al. 1317 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Loreto, San Martín.
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Polygonum hispidum Kunth
Polygonum scandens L.
Polylepis incana subsp. icosandra Bitter = Polylepis racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Polylepis incana subsp. micranthera Bitter = Polylepis racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Polylepis incana var. connectens Bitter = Polylepis racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Polylepis incana var. primovestita Bitter = Polylepis racemosa Ruiz & Pav.
Synonyms: Polylepis pauta Bitter, Polylepis pauta Bitter, Polylepis pauta Bitter,
Polylepis pauta Pilg.
Reference: Simpson, B. B., 1979: 27.
Ecology: Native tree. Andean II-III: cloud forests, disturbed areas. 1500-4000 m.
Voucher: Young & León 4863 (MO!)
Departments: Apurímac, Cuzco, Huánuco, San Martín.
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Polymnia edulis Wedd.
Polymnia sonchifolia Poepp. & Endl. = Smallanthus sonchifolius (Poepp. & Endl.) H.
Rob.
Polypodium cordifolium L.
Polypodium cordifolium L. = ?
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Polypodium dissectum Sw.
Polypodium exaltatum L.
Polypodium exaltatum L. = ?
Polypodium horridum L.
Polypodium horridum L. = ?
Polypodium leptophyllum L.
Polypodium leptophyllum L. = ?
Polystachya luteola (Sw.) Hooker = Polystachya concreta (Jacq.) Garay & H.R. Sweet
Pomaria glauca Cav. = Cercidium praecox subsp. glaucum (Cav.) Burkart & Carter
Reference: FP 21: 187; Burkart, A. & A. Carter, 1976: 309.
Note: NN
Ponera affinis (Poepp. & Endl.) Rchb. f. = Maxillaria affinis (Poepp. & Endl.)
Garay
Ponera conferta (Ruiz & Pav.) Rchb. f. = Scaphyglottis conferta (R. & P.) Poepp. &
Endl.
Ponera graminifolia (Ruiz & Pav.) Rchb. f. = Scaphyglottis graminifolia (R. & P.)
Poepp. & Endl.
Ponera violacea (Lindl.) Rchb. f. = Scaphyglottis graminifolia (R. & P.) Poepp. &
Endl.
Reference: FP 1473: 550; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx; Adams, pers. comm..
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Pontederia rotundifolia L. f.
Pontederia rotundifolia L. f.
Reference: FP 1438: 119; Garay, L. A., 1978: 226; Dodson, pers. comm..
Note: NN
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Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 121; Garay, L. A., 1978: 216; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 124; 1510: 5; Garay, L. A., 1978: 224; Dodson, pers.
comm..
Ecology: Native herb. .
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Ponthieva multiflora Poepp. & Endl. = Cranichis multiflora (Poeppig & Endlicher)
Cogn.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 125; Garay, L. A., 1978: 225; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 2500-3000 m.
Voucher: Macbride 3395* (F)
Departments: Huánuco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 124; Garay, L. A., 1978: 228; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 2000-3500 m.
Voucher: Weberbauer 2424* (B photo MO!), Weberbauer 529 (AMES)
Departments: Cuzco.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 126; Garay, L. A., 1978: 229; Dodson, pers. comm..
Ecology. 2000-3000 m.
Note: Not reconfirmed.
Reference: FP 653: 653; Descole, H. R., C. A. O'Donell & A. Lourteig, 1940: 329.
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Porlieria microphylla (Baill.) Descole, O'Donell & Lourteig
Portlandia corymbosa Ruiz & Pav. = Exostema corymbosum (Ruiz Lopez & Pavon)
Sprengel
Reference: FP 1365: 52.
Portulaca halimoides L.
Portulaca halimoides L.
Portulaca oleracea L.
Portulaca oleracea L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1263: 564; Nevling Jr., L. I., 1961: 88; Legrand, C. D.,
1962: 21; Mostacero, I., 1976: 7.
Note: Not known from Peru.
Portulaca pilosa L.
Portulaca pilosa L.
Portulaca portulacastrum L.
Portulaca racemosa L.
Potamogeton pectinatus L.
Potamogeton pectinatus L.
Potamogeton pusillus L.
Potamogeton pusillus L.
Reference: Flora Peru: 620: 88; Haynes, R. R. & L. B. Holm-Nielsen, 1986: 62; Tur,
N. M., 1982: 231.
Ecology: Native aquatic herb. Amazonian: emergent. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Ruiz & Pavón s.n.* (MA), Ferreyra 2074 (USM!)
Departments: Amazonas, Junín, Lima, La Libertad.
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Potentilla dombeyi Nestl.
Potentilla norvegica L.
Potentilla norvegica L.
Pothuava fraseri (Baker) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress = Aechmea fraseri Baker
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Pothuava nudicaulis (L.) Regel
Pothuava nudicaulis (L.) Regel = Aechmea nudicaulis (L.) Griseb. var. nudicaulis
Synonyms: Pourouma minor J.F. Macbr., Pourouma minor Killip ex J.F. Macbr.
Reference: Berg, C. C., R. W. A. P. Akkermans & E. C. H. van Heusden, 1990: 186.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: terra firme forests. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 36309 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios,
Ucayali.
Pourouma palmata Poepp. & Endl. = Pourouma guianensis Aubl. subsp. guianensis
Reference: Flora Peru: 1233: 293; Berg, C. C., R. W. A. P. Akkermans & E. C. H. van
Heusden, 1990: 152.
Ecology: Native tree. Amazonian: terra firme forests. 0-500 m.
Voucher: Tessmann 5364* (US), Davidson 5203 (MO!)
Departments: Loreto.
Pourouma scobina Benoist = Pourouma bicolor subsp. scobina (Benoist) C.C. Berg &
Heusden
Pourouma tomentosa subsp. apiculata (Spruce ex Benoist) C.C. Berg & Heusden
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Pourouma tomentosa subsp.persecta Standl. ex C.C. Berg & Heusden
Reference: Flora Peru: 1233: 294; Berg, C. C., R. W. A. P. Akkermans & E. C. H. van
Heusden, 1990: 194.
Note: Not known from Peru. The specimen cited in the Flora of Peru was
redetermined by Berg et al. (1990) as P. cecropiifolia.
Pourretia ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) Spreng. = Puya ferruginea (Ruiz & Pav.) L.B. Sm.
Pourretia lanuginosa Ruiz & Pav. = Puya lanuginosa (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.f.
Pourretia paniculata Ruiz & Pav. = Pitcairnia paniculata (Ruiz & Pav.) Ruiz & Pav.
Pourretia pyramidata Ruiz & Pav. = Puya pyramidata (Ruiz & Pav.) Schult.f.
Pourretia sympaganthera Ruiz & Pav. = Guzmania monostachia (L.) Rusby ex Mez var.
monostachia
Reference: FP 1179: 571; Smith, L. B. & R. J. Downs, 1977: 1336.
Pouteria anibifolia (A.C. Sm.) Baehni = Pouteria reticulata (Engl.) Eyma subsp.
reticulata
Synonyms: Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart., Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.)
Pierre, Pouteria caimito (Ruiz & Pav.) Roem. & Schult., Pouteria caimito Baehni,
Pouteria caimito Kunth, Pouteria caimito Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1297: 157; Pennington, T. D., 1990: 475.
Ecology: Cultivated tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests, seasonally inundated
areas. 0-2000 m.
Voucher: Berlin 869 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Huánuco, Junín, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Pasco,
San Martín, Ucayali.
Pouteria dura Eyma = Pouteria cuspidata subsp. dura (Eyma) T.D. Penn.
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Pouteria elegans (A. DC.) Baehni
Pouteria flava Baehni = Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Pierre
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Pouteria glabrescens (C. Mart. & Eichler) Baehni
Pouteria glabrescens (C. Mart. & Eichler) Baehni = Elaeoluma glabrescens (C. Mart.
& Eichler) Aubrév.
Synonyms: Pouteria lucuma (Ruiz & Pav.) Aubrév., Pouteria lucuma Baehni,
Pouteria lucuma Kunth, Pouteria lucuma Mol., Pouteria lucuma Mol., Pouteria lucuma
Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1297: 161; Pennington, T. D., 1990: 383.
Ecology: Cultivated tree. Amazonian, Andean I-II: forests. 0-3000 m.
Voucher: Gentry et al. 23330 (MO!)
Departments: Ancash, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Lima, Loreto, San
Martín.
Pouteria polyneura Baehni = Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Pierre
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Pouteria saltuensis Baehni
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Pouteria torta (Mart.) Radlk.
Synonyms: Pouteria torta torta (Mart.) A. DC., Pouteria torta torta (Mart.) Pierre,
Pouteria torta torta Mart.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1297: 165; Pennington, T. D., 1990: 481.
Ecology: Native tree. .
Voucher: Gentry & Young 31872A (MO!)
Departments: Madre de Dios.
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Pouteria trilocularis Cronquist
Pouteria venulosa (C. Martius & Eichler) Baehni = Micropholis venulosa (C. Martius
& Eichler) Pierre
Pouzolzia aspera (Wedd.) Weddell hom. illeg. = Pouzolzia poeppigiana (Wedd.) Killip
Praealstonia cernua (Humb. & Bonpl.) Miers = Symplocos cernua Humb. & Bonpl.
Praecereus jaenensis (Rauh & Backeb.) Buxb. = Monvillea jaenensis Rauh & Backeb.
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Pratia boliviensis A. DC.
Reference: FP 1381: 391; Jeppesen, S., 1981: 126; Wimmer, F. E., 1943: 120.
Reference: FP 1438: 107; Garay, L. A., 1978: 186; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1438: 104; Garay, L. A., 1978: 177; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Reference: FP 1438: 105; 1510: 4; Garay, L. A., 1978: 175; Dodson, C. H., 1992: xx.
Synonyms: Prestoea ensiformis (Ruiz & Pav.) Mart., Prestoea ensiformis L.H. Bailey,
Prestoea ensiformis Ruiz & Pav.
Reference: Moore Jr., H. E., 1963: 286.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I: forests. 500-1500 m.
Voucher: Ruis & Pavón s.n.* , Schunke 9327 (F!)
Departments: Cuzco, Huánuco.
Prestoea megalochlamys (Burret) H.E. Moore = Prestoea acuminata (Willd.) H.E. Moore
Prestoea sejuncta L.H. Bailey = Prestoea ensiformis (Ruiz & Pav.) H.E. Moore
Prestonia evansii S. Moore = Prestonia trifida (Poepp.) Woodson ex Gleason & A.C.
Sm.
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Prestonia lacerata Woodson
Synonyms: Prestonia mollis A. DC., Prestonia mollis Kunth, Prestonia mollis Markgr.
Reference: Flora Peru: 1343: 450.
Ecology: Native liana, vine. Andean I-II, Coastal: disturbed areas, forests. 500-
2500 m.
Voucher: Humboldt & Bonpland s.n.* (P-H&B), Woytkowski 6766 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Cajamarca, Cuzco, Lambayeque, Piura.
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Prestonia phenax Woodson
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Pristimera andina Miers
Pritzelia glauca Klotzsch = Begonia glauca (Klotzsch) Ruiz & Pav. ex A. DC.
Synonyms: Prosopis juliflora juliflora (Sw.) Raf., Prosopis juliflora juliflora Sw.
Reference: Burkart, A., 1976: 499.
Ecology: Native tree. Coastal: desert, semi-deciduous forests. 0-1000 m.
Voucher: Infantes Vera 2110 (SI)
Synonyms: Prosopis pallida (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir., Prosopis pallida
Benth., Prosopis pallida Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Reference: Burkart, A., 1976: 486; Ferreyra, R., 1987: 16.
Ecology: Native shrub, tree. Andean I, Coastal: desert, rocky slopes, semi-
deciduous forests. 0-1500 m.
Voucher: Ferreyra 6276 (MO!)
Departments: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurímac, Arequipa, Cajamarca, Huancavelica,
Ica, Lambayeque, Lima, La Libertad, Piura, Tacna, Tumbes.
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Protium laxiflorum Engl.
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Protium paniculatum Engler ex C. Martius
Protium polybotryum var. blackii Swart = Protium polybotryum subsp. blackii (Swart)
Daly