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Revista Peruana de Biología
On-line version ISSN 1727-9933
Abstract
LEON, Blanca. Loranthaceae endemic of Peru . Rev. peru biol. [online]. 2006, vol.13, n.2, pp.403-405. ISSN 1727-9933.
The Loranthaceae are represented in Peru by 11 genera and 63 species (Brako & Zarucchi, 1993; Ulloa Ulloa et al., 2004), mostly shrubs. Here we recognize 14 endemic species in five genera. These endemics grow in a variety of different regions, including Mesoandean, Humid and Dry Puna, and Humid Montane Forest, between 1400 and 4200 m elevation. We applied IUCN categories and criteria to 11 species. Five of these species have been found within the Peruvian protected areas system.
Keywords : Loranthaceae; Peru; endemism; endemic plants.