title: Synopsis of Dorstenia (Moraceae) in Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil.
abstract: A taxonomic synopsis of Dorstenia (Moraceae) in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Southern Brazil, is presented. Three species were recorded: D. brasiliensis, D. carautae, a new record for the state of RS, and D. tenuis. All species are described and illustrated through detailed photos of living specimens. A taxonomic key to separate the species, as well as details on distribution, overall phenology, habitat, conservation status and ecology are presented.
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
authors.forename: Bruna De Oliveira
authors.initials: Bde O
authors.lastname: Boeni
authors.affiliation: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Botânica, Departamento de Botânica, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo Bustos
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Singer
mesh_terms: D001938:Brazil; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D017753:Ecosystem; D029586:Moraceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification*; D013045:Species Specificity