Alternanthera, Forssk.
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/phytotaxa.626.4.1 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10249921 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/97224201-FFF6-9014-FF4C-6B1C8386149B |
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Plazi |
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Alternanthera |
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Diagnostic key for Alternanthera View in CoL species occurring in Saudi Arabia
1. Leaves lanceolate (ratio length/width: 4–5) ...................................................................................................... Alternanthera sessilis
1. Leaves ovate to obovate (ratio length/width: 1–2).............................................................................................................................2
2. Leaves obtuse to rounded; tepals 5.0–7.0 mm long, obtuse; fruit 1.5–1.8 mm long....................................... Alternanthera pungens
2. Leaves acute to acuminate; tepals 2.0–2.5(–3.5) mm long, acute to acuminate; fruit 1.8–2.2 mm long.. Alternanthera bettzickiana
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