El género Chloris Sw. (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) en México

[摘要] Twelve species ofChlorisfrom Mexico are recognized in this study. Five are cosmopolitan species, five are American, two are restricted to Mexico and USA, one occurs in America and Australia, whereasC. truncatais recorded for the first time in Mexico.Chloris barbata, C. gayana,andC. virgataare considered invasive species in the country. An identification key, descriptions and distribution maps are included. The genus occupies a variety of habitats, growing from disturbed zones to conserved areas.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] especies invasoras;diversidad;florística;nuevos registros;revisión