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KELLER, Héctor A. et al. The genus Gomphocarpus (Apocynaceae: Asclepiadoideae) in Argentina. Bonplandia [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.2, pp.161-168. ISSN 0524-0476.  http://dx.doi.org/10.30972/bon.3024941.

Summary: The presence of two species ofGomphocarpus(Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) that grow spontaneously in Argentina is reported here:G. fruticosus(cultivation escaped) andG.physocarpus(naturalized). Both species are described, and their geographical distribution, uses, pollination and dispersal are indicated. In addition, the naturalization status of these species in the country is analyzed.

Palavras-chave : Dispersal; Gomphocarpus; naturalization; pollination.