"Streptanthus purpureus sp. nova (Cruciferae)", an endemic nickel hyperaccumulator from Sierra Nevada (California, USA)

  1. Sánchez Mata, Daniel
  2. Fuente García, Vicenta de la
  3. Rufo Nieto, Lourdes
  4. Rodríguez González, Nuria
  5. Amils Pibernat, Ricardo
Revista:
Lazaroa

ISSN: 0210-9778

Any de publicació: 2013

Volum: 34

Pàgines: 275-283

Tipus: Article

DOI: 10.5209/REV_LAZA.2013.V34.N1.43643 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAccés obert editor

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Resum

The genus Streptanthus Nutt. (Cruciferae) is one of the most important indicators of ultramafic floras in Western North America. This genus contains taxa that are endemic or tolerant of ultramafic soils. One of these taxa, Streptanthus polygaloides sensu lato (s.l.) are annual nickel hyperaccumulators strictly confined to ultramafic soils throughout the Californian Sierra Nevada foothills. Some clarifications are discussed regarding the taxonomy and ecology of this complex, leading to the recognition of a new taxon: Streptanthus purpureus sp. nova.