Abstract

Carex brongniartii Kunth is a new record for Brazil and C. seticulmis Boeck. for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Morphological data for the identification of the two species, including short descriptions and illustrations are provided, as well as data on habitat and distribution.

Highlights

  • Carex L. is the genus of Cyperaceae with the largest number of species, about 2000 according to Goetghebeur (1998)

  • There are still no estimates published for Brazil; 18 species were listed by Guaglianone et al (2008) for the Southern Region

  • This paper presents two new records of species of Carex, one for Brazil and one for the state of Rio Grande do Sul; it provides means for their identification and data on their distribution and habitat

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Introduction

Carex L. is the genus of Cyperaceae with the largest number of species, about 2000 according to Goetghebeur (1998). Preliminary data for Rio Grande do Sul indicate the occurrence of 17 species, included in the subgenera Carex, Primocarex Kuk., and Vignea This paper presents two new records of species of Carex, one for Brazil and one for the state of Rio Grande do Sul; it provides means for their identification and data on their distribution and habitat.

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