THE FAMILIES AIZOACEAE, MOLLUGINACEAE Y PHYTOLACCACEAE (CARYOPHYLLALES) IN THE STATE OF AGUASCALIENTES, MEXICO

Abstract

In the state of Aguascalientes the family Aizoaceae is represented by the genera Trianthema, with the species T. portulacastrum, and Cypselea, with C. humifusa, the latter species is a new record to the state and Mexico. The family Molluginaceae is represented by the genera Glinus, with the species G. radiatus, and Mollugo, with M. verticillata. Finally, the family Phytolaccaceae is represented by two genera Phytolacca y Rivina; for the genus Phytolacca the species P. dioica, P. icosandra and P. octandra are reported; whereas, for the genus Rivina, only R. humilis is reported, which is a new record for the entity. Taxonomic descriptions and dichotomous keys are included for the identification of genera and species.