title: Synopsis of Acalypha (Euphorbiaceae) of continental Ecuador.
abstract: A critical review of the Ecuadorian species of Acalypha L. (Euphorbiaceae) is presented; 20 of the 38 previously recognized species are accepted, 9 are considered synonyms and 9 are based on misidentifications. Comprehensive nomenclatural information is supplied and 13 lectotypes are designated. An identification key is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Ciudad Universitaria de Cantoblanco, Postal Code 28049, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: José María Cardiel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sanz
authors.forename: Pablo Muñoz
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Rodríguez