Abstract

SANCHEZ-KEN, J. Gabriel. A synopsis of Digitaria (Paniceae, Panicoideae, Poaceae) in Mexico, including the new species Digitaria michoacanensis. Act. Bot. Mex [online]. 2012, n.101, pp.127-149. ISSN 2448-7589.

A new species, Digitaria michoacanensis from northern Michoacán and the adjacent part of the state of México in the central-west region of México, is described. Pending an updated phylogenetic infrageneric classification of the genus; the new species is placed in the group Ternata with spikelets in groups of three or more. A synopsis with a key to the Mexican species of the genus Digitaria is also provided.

Keywords : Digitaria badia; Digitaria michoacanensis; México; Paniceae; Ternata group.