Disentangling Polygala obovata Complex (Polygalaceae), with a Description of Three New Species for Brazil

The morphology of the Polygala obovata complex, with a taxonomic revision of the current names, was studied, recognizing three new species of Polygala for Brazil. The new species, Polygala capitolensis, P. jardimii, and P. paganuccii, are described, along with their diagnostic characters and notes on taxonomy. Distribution maps and photographic plates, including a comparative morphology, are provided.Fil: Barea Pastore, José Floriano. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina; BrasilFil: Mota, Michelle. Universidade Federal Da Santa Catarina. Centro de Ciencias Biológicas.; BrasilFil: Amano, Erika. Universidade Federal do Paraná; BrasilFil: Martinez, Agustina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Botánica Darwinion. Academia Nacional de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales. Instituto de Botánica Darwinion; Argentin