First record of Ehrharta longiflora Sm. (Poaceae, Ehrharteae) for South America

Abstract

Ehrharta longiflora Sm. (Poaceae) is recorded for the first time in South America. A few naturalized populations were located in disturbed areas of Valparaíso (Central Chile). A brief taxonomic discussion, images, and a location map of the new record of this African grass are provided here.