On the identity of Justicia (Acanthaceae) with 3-verticillate leaves in southeastern Brazil, and a lectotypification
Abstract Justicia citrina, J.minensis, and J.trifoliata are species with 3-verticillate leaves in southeastern Brazil, a characteristic rarely found in the family and genus.In addition, they share other morphological similarities, such as the same habit, a dense terminal inflorescence, and a showy corolla.As a result, they are often misidentified i