Synopsis of Parastrephia (Asteraceae: Astereae)

Abstract

Previous treatments of the South American, central Andean genus Parastrephia have included five species, but the present study recognizes only three: P. lucida (including P. phyliciformia), P. quadmn-gularis (Including P. lepidophylla), and P. teretiuBcrUei. Conunents on generic relationships, a generic description, key, and distribution maps are provided for Parastrephia.