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Phyllanthus tenellus (Phyllanthaceae) a new alien species naturalized to Sicily, first record for Italy

Authors:
Crisafulli A.
,
Picone R.M.
,
Zaccone S.
Publication: Flora Mediterranea
Pages: 293-297
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Abstract

Phyllanthus tenellus Roxb. (Phyllanthaceae), native to Madagascar and Mauritius’s Island, was found naturalized around Messina (E Sicily). This report represents the first record for Italy and the Mediterranean area.