Abstract

KELLER, Héctor A.; DELUCCHI, Gustavo  and  ROMERO, Héctor F.. Camellia sinensis (Theaceae) in Argentina: Naturalization and local uses. Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. [online]. 2011, vol.46, n.1-2, pp.145-150. ISSN 1851-2372.

By means of herbarium specimens collected in Misiones and Corrientes provinces (Argentina), the tea is mentioned for the first time as a naturalized plant in our country. The species is described and illustrated. Local uses of this species are also mentioned.

Keywords : Tea; Biologic invasions; Alien plants; Monocultures; Natural resources.

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