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ASU
ASU0051190M. M. Arbo; M. S. Ferrucci, V. Solis Neffa, S. Blanco   59181993-09-07
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. San Javier. Cerro del Monje, 6 km NE de San Javier., -27.833529 -55.096569, 271m
ASU
ASU0059447E. Barbosa; J. M. Silva, J. Vaz   9152004-02-27
Brazil, Sao Paulo, Cachoeira Dito Saiu (Mun. Barra do Turvo)., -24.757996 -48.504925
ASU
ASU0051192G. Hatschbach; M. Hatschbach, J. M. Silva   600541993-11-08
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Melgaço (Mun. Domingos Martins)., -20.186389 -40.7625
ASU
ASU0051193O. S. Ribas; F. C. Straube, A. Urben-Filho   56602003-12-19
Brazil, Parana, Fazenda Barbacena (Mun. São Pedro do Ivai)., -23.85 -51.85
ASU
ASU0051229G. Hatschbach; O. Guimarães   193911968-06-12
Brazil, Parana, Rio Iguaçu, próximo a Barra do Desengano (Mun. Laranjeiras do Sul)., -25.4167 -52.4167
ASU
ASU0051230C. B. Poliquesi; J. Cordeiro   3371995-06-23
Brazil, Parana, Fazenda Giacomet-Marodin, Pinhal Ralo (Mun. Rio Bonito do Iguacu)., -25.470475 -52.544658
ASU
ASU0051231C. B. Poliquesi; J. Cordeiro   3371995-06-23
Brazil, Parana, Fazenda Giacomet-Marodin, Pinhal Ralo (Mun. Rio Bonito do Iguacu)., -25.470475 -52.544658
ASU
ASU0058797G. Hatschbach; M. Hatschbach, J. M. Silva   652381996-07-07
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Estrada Sào Bento de Uránia a Castelinho (Mun. Alfredo Chaves)., -20.635712 -40.74931, 900 - 1000m
ASU
ASU0058800G. Hatschbach; J. M. Silva   499781985-10-20
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Venda Nova, Corrego Telesp (Mun. Conceicao do Castelo)., -20.354008 -41.238518, 1000m
ASU
ASU0051199G. Hatschbach; M. Hatschbach, O. S. Ribas, J. Carneiro   749912003-06-08
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Rod. BR-262, Rio Cavalo (Mun. Marechal Floriano)., -20.413505 -40.676856
ASU
Solanum cladotrichum Vand. ex Dunal
ASU0051200G. Hatschbach; Z. Ahumada   313421973-07-11
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Iúna., -20.351728 -41.530059, 1000m
ASU
Solanum compressum L.B. Sm. & Downs
ASU0051202S. G. Tressens; H. Keller, V. Marunak, V. Revilla, F. Robledo, O. Vebra, W. Vebra   59101997-10-14
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. Guarani. Predio Guarani. Junto a Ia casa del guardaparques., -26.9 -54.2
ASU
Solanum comptum C.V. Morton
ASU0051203A. Schinini; M. G. López   327121997-10-17
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. Capital., -27.466667 -58.833333
ASU
Solanum comptum C.V. Morton
ASU0051204A. Krapovickas   419191987-10-15
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. Capital., -27.466667 -58.833333
ASU
ASU0051205G. Hatschbach; E. Barbosa   593611993-09-17
Brazil, Parana, Fazenda Velha (Mun. Wenceslau Braz)., -23.867759 -49.811798
ASU
ASU0051206G. Hatschbach; Z. Ahumada   314591973-02-10
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Vale Verde (Mun. Caparao)., -20.5214126604987 -41.9070053100586
ASU
ASU0059442O. S. Ribas; C. B. Poliquesi, E. Barbosa, P. Steiner, J. Bordin   58862004-02-14
Brazil, Parana, Sitio Santa Bárbara (Mun. Piraquara)., -25.4333 -49.0667
ASU
Solanum delicatulum L.B. Sm. & Downs
ASU0051209G. Hatschbach; J. Fontella   208181969-01-17
Brazil, Parana, Rod. BR-277, Estrada do Arraial (Mun. Morretes)., -25.4667 -48.8167
ASU
ASU0051210J. Paula-Souza; M. S. Ferrucci, J. G. Rando, E. I. Meza Torres   79012007-01-26
Argentina, Tucuman, Dep. Tafi del Valle. Ruta 40, ca. 10 km NW de Tafí del Valle. Cumbres Calchaquies., -26.7048 -65.7989, 2985m
ASU
ASU0051222G. Hatschbach; J. M. Silva   610711994-09-16
Brazil, Santa Catarina, Ipira, arredores., -27.403099 -51.784165
ASU
Solanum hoehnei C.V. Morton
ASU0051224G. Hatschbach; M. Hatschbach, V. Nicolack   535121989-09-20
Brazil, Espirito Santo, Vitor Hugo, arredores., -20.433333 -40.833333
ASU
ASU0051226S. Tressens; L. Ferraro, H. Keller, V. Maruñak, V. Revilla   61861999-04-27
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. Guarani. Predio Guarani. Ruta 15, cercanias de vivienda de huéspedes., -26.9 -54.2
ASU
ASU0051227R. Vanni; S. Ferrucci, G. López   29821991-12-19
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. Iguazu. Parque Nacional Iguazu. Ruta 101 entre A Yacuy y Puesto Timbó., -25.675479 -54.491136
ASU
ASU0051259M. M. da Silva; I. F. Castro   5802002-06-12
Brazil, Bahia, Ituberá; Cachoeira da Pancada Grande., -13.75 -39.25
ASU
ASU0051250J. M. Silva; J. M. Cruz   16011995-11-19
Brazil, Parana, Serra Piramirim, estrada Itupava (Mun. Piraquara)., -25.4333 -49.0667
ASU
ASU0051251G. Hatschbach; L. R. Landrum, J. M. Silva   640001995-12-02
Brazil, Parana, Ligacao Rod. BR-277 para Zinco (Mun. São José dos Pinhais)., -25.533076 -49.19295, 900m
ASU
ASU0051252L. R. Landrum; A. Trauth-Nare, E. Gilbert   107832003-06-22
Ecuador, Napo, Cotococha; about 1 km west of Venecia and 25 km east of Tena; on the south side of the Napo River. Old growth forest trail., -1.043822 -77.714209, 450m
ASU
ASU0051253L. R. Landrum; A. Trauth-Nare, E. Gilbert   107832003-06-22
Ecuador, Napo, Cotococha; about 1 km west of Venecia and 25 km east of Tena; on the south side of the Napo River. Old growth forest trail., -1.043822 -77.714209, 450m
ASU
ASU0051260R. Wasum   63671989-12-02
Brazil, Santa Catarina, Serra do Faxinal; estrada do Itaimbezinho., -29.15 -50.116667
ASU
ASU0051261R. Wasum   100121994-06-10
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Sao Francisco de Paula; Floresta Nacional., -29.44673 -50.580093, 800m
ASU
ASU0051262L. Duso   127851998-08-24
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Serafina Correa; Linha Brasil., -28.717809 -51.934178, 800m
ASU
ASU0051263R. Wasum   101261994-08-17
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Caxias do Sul; Campus da UCS., -29.1622 -51.152833, 750m
ASU
ASU0051265R. Wasum   1261999-09-20
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Mun. de Sao Francisco de Paula; RS 235., -29.44673 -50.580093, 850m
ASU
ASU0051266R. Wasum; A. Jasper   86511992-09-18
Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Caxias do Sul; Jardim Botanico., -29.166667 -51.183333, 750m
ASU
ASU0051264J. Paula-Souza; M. S. Ferrucci, J. G. Rando, E. I. Meza Torres   73692007-01-16
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. Guarani. Reserva de Biosfera Yabotí. Parque Provincial Caá Yari, ruta principal 15., -26.893 -54.2383, 400m
ASU
Solanum reitzii L.B. Sm. & Downs
ASU0051268G. Hatschbach   478431983-12-08
Brazil, Parana, Cabeceiras do Ribeirão do Tigre (Mun. Cerro Azul)., -24.79626 -49.27366
ASU
Solanum reitzii L.B. Sm. & Downs
ASU0051269G. Hatschbach; L. Landrum, L. Kawasaki   600151995-12-06
Brazil, Parana, Serra do Caete (Mun. Rio Branco do Sul)., -25.1667 -49.3
ASU
Solanum schwackeanum L. B. Smith & Downs
ASU0051278G. Hatschbach   161991967-03-20
Brazil, Parana, Serra Capivari Grande (Mun. Campina Grande do Sul)., -25.3 -49.0833
ASU
ASU0051279J. Cordeiro   13091996-10-02
Brazil, Parana, Boqueirão (Mun. Curitiba)., -25.442591 -49.237331, 880m
ASU
Solanum setosissimum Bitter ex L.A. Mentz & M. Nee
ASU0051280L. Dombrowski; Y. Saito Kuniyoshi   28011968-01-01
Brazil, Parana, Mananciais de Serra, Piraquara., -25.4333 -49.0667
ASU
ASU0051285G. Hatschbach; O. S. Ribas, F. Deodato   658481997-01-16
Brazil, Bahia, Palmeira (Mun. Caetité)., -14.0648 -42.486183
ASU
ASU0059443G. Hatschbach; M. Hatschbach, E. Barbosa   768192004-02-19
Brazil, Parana, Rodovia Pitanga, Santa Maria do Oeste, Rio Feio (Mun. Santa Maria do Oeste)., -24.926736 -51.850436, 1000m
ASU
ASU0051300H. A. Keller   39412007-01-13
Argentina, Misiones, Dep. Gral. Manuel Belgrano. Campinas de América. Alrededores del predio del cementerio., -26.274736 -53.754332
ASU
ASU0051294G. Hatschbach; R. Goldenberg, J. M. Silva   724332001-09-20
Brazil, Parana, Fazenda Porteira Branca, vale do Rio Cavernoso (Mun. Candói)., -25.7949454756497 -52.18505859375
ASU
ASU0051295A. Krapovickas; C. L. Cristóbal   444951993-10-07
Paraguay, Itapua, 3.7 km de Trinidad camino a Jesus., -27.128737 -55.706944
ASU
ASU0051157Large; Gasser   261974-07-19
Mexico, Veracruz, Lower Papaloapan Basin; Buena Vista (natural levee of an active channel). In same situation as plant #24., 18.364449 -95.765265
ASU
ASU0051150S. L. Friedman; J. D. Freeh   373-941994-09-23
Mexico, Sonora, Rio Mayo Region. Jopopaco vicinity; 2.2 km northeast from MEX 15 to Jopopaco, 0.2 km east to crossing of Arroyo Masiaca; 25 km (by air) northwest Melchor Ocampo., 26.73889 -109.2667, 55m
ASU
ASU0051151S. Friedman; J. R. Zittere   087-951995-01-18
Mexico, Sonora, Coastal Rio Mayo Region. Sirebampo vicinity; 9.5 km south on MEX 15 from Las Bocas Road turnoff, 3.5 km west on Sirebampo Rd, 11.5 km south (by air) San Jose de Masiaca., 26.64583 -109.2542, 30m
ASU
ASU0051152L. R. Landrum; T. Nash, J. Poelt, B. Ryan   54091987-02-21
Mexico, Sonora, Road from Hermosillo to Sahuaripa, 3.8 mi E of Rio Yaqui., 29.118982 -109.152815, 914m
ASU
ASU0051153T. R. Van Devender; D. J. Pinkava, S. L. Friedman, J. Anderson, V. W. Steinmann, K. J. Johnson, J. F. Wiens, C. D. Bertelsen   93-12071993-11-21
Mexico, Sonora, Rio Mayo Region. El Guayabo crossing of Rio Cuchujaqui, 2.6 km northeast of Sabinito Sur, 14 km (by air) east-southeast Alamos., 27.00139 -108.7856, 350m
ASU
ASU0051154B. Bartholomew; L. R. Landrum, H. W. Li, T. S. Ying   36431985-10-31
Mexico, Sinaloa, 7.4 km N of the Tropic of Cancer on the road from Mazatlan to Culiacan., 23.24573 -106.416667, 100m
ASU
ASU0051182O. F. Clarke; B. T. Gittens, H. Haid, E. Lathrop   1967-08-26
Mexico, Oaxaca, Collected 45.0 miles S of Tehuacan., 18.098816 -97.336641
ASU
ASU0305360Liz Makings; Madrean Discovery Expedition participants   54582017-08-14
Mexico, Sonora, Sierra Juriquipa; between Rancho Zulema and Rancho San Filipe, 30.284363 -109.570528, 1580m
ASU
John L Anderson; Frank Reichenbacher   2022-732022-09-16
Mexico, Sonora, Rancho las Tierras de Jimenez, 14.2 km (by air) SW of Bacanora, Sierra de Murrieta., 28.9011 -109.5142, 1394m
ASU
ASU0051298M. Dematteis; M. S. Ferrucci, G. Pieszko, G. & J. D. Urdampilleta   23922006-12-04
Bolivia, Cochabampa, Prov. Campero. 13 km W de Aiquile, camino a Mizque. Comunidad Rumicancha., -18.115 -65.24639, 2300m
ASU
ASU0051068G. Martínez Calderón   14191967-06-08
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mpio. de Chiltepec., 17.95339 -96.16226
ASU
ASU0051069Martínez Calderón   14191967-06-08
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mpio. de Chiltepec., 17.95339 -96.16226, 16m
ASU
ASU0051102Wendy Hodgson; Jon Rebman, Skeebo   82021994-04-23
Mexico, Baja California Sur, Sierra San Francisco, Arroyo Solidad, within 0.25-0.75 mile east of junction with Cañón Santa Theresa., 27.63889 -113.0333, 515m
ASU
ASU0051103J. Spencer; D. Atwood   12691998-09-26
Mexico, Chihuahua, 13 mi SW of Altamirano just S of Los Azules. In Sierra La Brena on Sierra Madre Occidental., 30.22702 -108.5248, 2194 - 2255m
ASU
ASU0051104Hayden Houser   151995-07-08
Mexico, Baja California, Pai Pai Indian Reservation., 32.117624 -115.991077
ASU
ASU0051106Pinkava   P-129221975-03-20
Mexico, Sinaloa, 1.3 miles E of city limits of Topolobampo., 25.6393017346271 -109.028427600861
ASU
ASU0051168E. Lehto; T. Reeves   L-186471975-05-27
Mexico, Sonora, Between Nuri and Yecora., 28.412509 -109.128858, 792m
ASU
ASU0049301Jon P. Rebman; Chris Davis   16831993-04-18
Mexico, Baja California Sur, 64 km north of Ciudad Insurgentes and 13.7 miles east of Francisco Villa at riparian area on the Rio Commundu., 24.96667 -111.9333
ASU
ASU0049302Robert A. Bye   36021973-04-23
Mexico, Chihuahua, Batopilas. S side of Barranca de Batopilas, W of La Bufa near Arroyo Bakosiachi., 27.025457 -107.743268
ASU
ASU0051255M. Dematteis; A. Schinini   6901997-07-23
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. General Paz. Ntra. Sra. de Caá Catl. Esteros de Santa Lucía., -27.75 -57.66667
ASU
ASU0051256M. M. Arbo; A. Schinini, V. Marnuak, E. Paniagua Risueno   79201998-08-26
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. Mercedes. Macrosistema Ibera, Laguna Itati, Isla Ombuzal., -28.7 -58.1
ASU
ASU0051257Montserrat de la Fuente   31996-09-04
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. General Paz. Estero Las Maloyas. Ruta 5, 25 km E de Loma de Vallejos., -27.7 -58.133333
ASU
Solanum maioranthum L. B. Smith & Downs
ASU0051243O. S. Ribas; J. Cordeiro   2501990-02-08
Brazil, Parana, Estacao Marumbi (Mun. Morretes)., -25.4667 -48.8167
ASU
ASU0051008Elinor Lehto   247161980-08-09
Mexico, Sonora, El Naranjo, Ca. 23.5 mi NE, Alamos., 27.361854 -108.929427, 164m
ASU
ASU0050962George Ferguson   1041981-08-28
Mexico, Sinaloa, 14 km NW Choix at Agua Caliente along Rio del Fuerte., 26.8 -108.425, 152m
ASU
ASU0050963Bruce Parfitt; Sally White, T. Reeves, T. Nash   23511977-11-12
Mexico, Sonora, 3.2 miles E of Moctezuma, 17.8 miles W of Huasabas plaza. Road through mountains., 29.822145 -109.567218, 800m
ASU
ASU0051277A. Krapovickas; C. L. Cristóbal   443531992-12-11
Paraguay, Presidente Hayes, Isla Poi, 24 km N de la ruta Trans-Chaco km 415, -25.070317 -57.532196
ASU
Solanum fendleri A. Gray ex Torr.
ASU0085694A.L. Reina G.; T.R. Van Devender, J.J. Sánchez E., C. Roll, J.J. Sartain   2010-8532010-09-19
Mexico, Sonora, Cananea, Municipio de Cananea, Sonora. Vicinity of Observatorio Astrofisico "Guillermo Haro", Sierra la Mariquita, 9.4 km (by air) NNW of Cananea., 31.054444 -110.3825, 2422m
ASU
Cyphomandra diploconos (Mart.) Sendtn.
ASU0049130A. Schinini; G. Caballero Marmori   272761990-10-13
Paraguay, Alto Parana, 4-5 Km NE de Hernandarias. Reserva Biologica Tati Yupi., -24.36667 -54.58333
ASU
Cyphomandra fragrans (Hook.) Sendtn.
ASU0049131L. R. Landrum   28651977-12-13
Brazil, Parana, Mun. Herretes, Via Graciosa, Grota Funda., -25.33333 -48.83333, 600m
ASU
ASU0049129A. Schinini; V. Marunak y G. Pellegrini   287171994-09-07
Argentina, Misiones, Ruta 15, limite del Pred. Guarani con el Inst. de Prev. Soc. (IPS). En borde de ruta., -26.91639 -54.205
ASU
ASU0049133S. G. Tressens; M. de Pompert, G. Lavia, V. Maruñak, V. Revilla, F. Robledo y S. Valenzuela   51031994-11-30
Argentina, Misiones, Predio Guarani, Picada al ayo. Soberbio., -26.91639 -54.205
ASU
ASU0051197G. Hatschbach; L. F. Ferreira   713411974-10-26
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Rio Repicão (Mun. Morro do Pilar)., -19.2 -43.3833
ASU
ASU0051307L. R. Landrum   23041977-11-01
Brazil, Parana, Mun. Sao Jose dos Pinhais, road to Guaricana, low area where the electricity wires come near road., -25.66667 -49, 900 - 1000m
ASU
ASU0051319M. L. Kawasaki; L. R. Landrum, G. Hatschbach, F. Deodato, J. M. Silva   9131995-12-02
Brazil, Parana, Piraquara. Estrada para pedreira da ACO., -25.4333 -49.0667
ASU
ASU0051321L. R. Landrum   29161977-12-15
Brazil, Parana, Mun. Sao Jose dos Pinhais. Road to Guaricana, low area where the electricity wires come near road., -25.66667 -49, 900 - 1000m
ASU
ASU0051312C. W. Wood   2831975-08-07
Venezuela, Aragua, Parque Nacional Henri Pittier. Rancho Grande-Guacamaya trail., 10.413115 -67.609312, 1250m
ASU
ASU0051313C. W. Wood   4491976-01-23
Venezuela, Distrito Capital, Lower north slopes of Cordillera Costal at Camuri Grande., 10.589925 -66.867139, 70m
ASU
ASU0051178M. A. Baker   37291981-05-20
Mexico, Baja California, San Pedro Mártir, 8 miles SW of Hwy 3 on the road to Rancho Mike., 31.10998 -115.63548, 1110m
ASU
ASU0051179D. S. Correll; I. M. Johnston   202031958-07-25
Mexico, Durango, 5 miles southwest of Yerbanis, Rte 31., 24.6745520136997 -103.875668048859
ASU
ASU0051191R. Vanni; S. Caceres, G. Lopez, A. Radovancich   16611990-03-03
Argentina, Corrientes, Dep. San Miguel. 12 km NE de San Miguel. Ea. Curupayty., -27.993261 -57.588829
ASU
ASU0051308J. S. Bricker   1691988-01-03
Argentina, Tucuman, Mun. Tucuman. City of Tucuman, growing behind the Hotel in an abandoned lot., -26.808285 -65.21759
ASU
ASU0051309J. S. Bricker; L. Landrum, F. Grifo   1711988-01-02
Argentina, Tucuman, Mun. Monteros. Road from Acheral to Tafi del Valle, ca. km 34.5. Trail from the road (top of ridge) to the river., -27.11981 -65.468475
ASU
ASU0051318L. R. Landrum; S. Landrum, J. Bricker, F. Grifo   58081987-12-29
Argentina, Salta, Road from Grl. Guemes to Tucumán, ca. 41 km N of Tucumán border. Near Rosario de la Frontera., -25.798651 -64.967651
ASU
ASU0051310J. S. Bricker; L. Landrum, F. Grifo   1801988-01-02
Argentina, Tucuman, Mun. Monteros. Road from Acheral to Tafi del Valle, ca. km 34.5. Trail from the road (top of ridge) to the river., -27.11981 -65.468475
ASU
ASU0051306L. R. Landrum; S. Landrum   88881995-12-29
Chile, Tarapaca, Putre, about 4-6 km below turnoff to Putre on road to Arica., 3500m
ASU
ASU0051311C. M. Taylor; Amy Pool   115391994-04-10
Chile, Antofagasta, Prov. El Loa. NE of Calama, along the road from near Chiu Chiu to Caspana, ca. 38-39 km from the Calama-Chiu Chiu road., -22.34972 -68.32528, 3300m
ASU
ASU0051314Lyle A. McGill   10201975-07-29
Chile, Coquimbo, North of Los Vilos., -31.877057 -71.492433
ASU
ASU0051315Lyle A. McGill   10211975-07-29
Chile, Coquimbo, North of Los Vilos., -31.877057 -71.492433
ASU
ASU0051320L. R. Landrum; S. Landrum   98492000-08-04
Chile, Coquimbo, Penhuelas beach between La Serena and Coquimbo., -29.91383 -71.28267, 3m
ASU
ASU0079314Jose Luis Lucas   662008-05-16
Mexico, Oaxaca, Juchitan, San Antonio Chimalpa, Zona Oriente, el Reten cerca de la torre, 16.670942 -94.232278, 1879m
ASU
ASU0085727T. R. Van Devender; A. L. Reina G. , S. L. Minter,C. Hinojo-Hinojo, D. Delgado-Zamora, M. Gomez, E. Ramirez   2009-11102009-09-07
Mexico, Sonora, Sahuaripa Municipio, Arroyo El Guijalo, 34.8 km (by air) NNE of Sahuaripa, Reserva del Jaguar del Norte., 29.353889 -109.127222, 800m
ASU
ASU0306762Liz Makings; Madrean Discovery Expedition participants   58742018-08-06
Mexico, Sonora, Sierra Madre Occidentale; La Presita camp or 'Campo Trucha' approximately 2 miles south as the crow flies from Mesa Tres Rios, 29.81094 -108.72135, - 1650m
ASU
ASU0306896Liz Makings; Madrean Discovery Expedition participants   59532018-08-07
Mexico, Sonora, Sierra Madre Occidentale; Arroyo Aguaje del Macho; approximately 6.2 air miles southwest of Mesa Tres Rios, 29.79156 -108.80146, - 2100m
ASU
   2001-06-01
Brazil, Cauaxi, -3.7313 -48.29063, 76m
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