The Compositae collection of LP Herbarium: past and present

Gisela Sancho

División Plantas Vasculares, Museo de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad de La Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9323-6535

Laura Iharlegui

División Plantas Vasculares, Museo de La Plata, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo, Universidad de La Plata, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8067-013X

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.53875/capitulum.02.1.05

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. 

Keywords: Asteraceae, type specimens.