Pectis linearis La Llave (Reg. Trimestre 1: 451. 1832.) Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Martinique, Saba, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (exotic), Puerto Rico (native)[], Virgin Islands (native) ( St. Croix, St. Thomas, Virgin Gorda ) ], North America (Mexico), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native), Synonyms: Pectis febrifuga Van Hall (Ann. Hort. Bot. 4: 33. 1861.), Citations:1). Adams, C.D. 1972. Flowering Plants of Jamaica. University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. 848 pp. 2). Britton, N.L. and P. Wilson. 1923-1926. Botany of Porto Rico and Virgin Islands. Scientific Survey of Porto Rico and Virgin Islands. New York Academy of Sciences, New York. 3). Howard, R.A. 1974-1989. Flora of the Lesser Antilles. Vols. 1-6. Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. 4). Liogier, A.H. 1985-1997. Descriptive Flora of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands. Spermatophyta. Vols. 1-5. Editorial Universitaria, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 5). Tropicos.org. 2008. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis. Website: www.tropicos.org Last edited 06 Aug 09 |