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The Compositae collection of LP Herbarium: past and present
Gisela Sancho
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9323-6535
Laura Iharlegui
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8067-013X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53875/capitulum.02.1.05
Keywords: Asteraceae, type specimens
Abstract
The Herbarium LP (Museum of La Plata, National University of La Plata) holds nearly 300,000 specimens representing a rich history of challenging collecting journeys to uncharted lands and a deep love for plants. Specifically, for Compositae, the LP herbarium holds about 50000 non-type specimens and 2415 type specimens. From these types, the tribes Senecioneae, Astereae, Nassauvieae, and Mutisieae are, in decreasing order, the best represented. The legacy of Angel Lulio Cabrera is especially noteworthy by representing nearly 44% of the total type specimens. This essential collection makes the LP herbarium a reference institution for South American Compositae knowledge.
