Place of Publication
Bot. Beechey Voy. 1: 14 (1830)
Type citation
Chile, Valparaíso Region, Valparaíso, Bridges, s.n. (lectotype: K, isotype: LE).
Synonyms
- Chymocarpus brachyceras (Hook. & Arn.) Heynh.
- Tropaeolum brachyceras Hook. & Arn. var. genuinum
- Tropaeolum brachyceras Hook. & Arn. var. grandiflorum
- Tropaeolum brachyceras Hook. & Arn. var. sulphureum
- Tropaeolum chilense Bertero ex Colla
- Tropaeolum minimum Miers
- Tropaeolum tenellum G.Don
References
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Hooker & Arnott (1830)
Hooker, W.J. and Arnott, G.A.W. 1830. The botany of Captain Beechey's voyage; comprising an account of the plants collected by Messrs Lay and Collie, and other officers on the expedition, during the voyage to the Pacific and Bering's Strait, performed in His Majesty's Ship Blossom, under the command of Captain F. W. Beechey, R. N., F. R., & A. S., in the years 1825, 26, 27, and 28. Part 1. London: Henry G. Bohn
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Watson & Flores (2010c)
Watson, J.M. and Flores, A.R. 2010c. A synopsis of perennial tuberous Tropaeolum L. Section Chilensia Sparre (Tropaeoleaceae), including validation of three subsections and a new, reclassified natural hybrid. Herbertia 64: 150-281
Iconography
- Watson & Flores (2010c): Figs. 59, 60
- Wilford (2010): PL. 679
Regions
Coquimbo, Valparaíso, Metropolitana, Del General Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, Maule and Ñuble
Distribution and habitat
North central Chile. Mediterranean communities, from littoral to the scub-covered hills, sea level to 1200 metres above sea level.
Habit
Tuberous perennial with slender twining stems.
Key characteristics
This species could be confused with T. nuptae-jucundae or T. hookerianum. The latter has larger corollas on peduncles double the length, and a longer spur. In T. nuptae-jucundae the upper two petals are unmarked whereas those of T. brachceras are veined dark purplish at the base (Watson & Flores 201C)