Pollen morphology, floral microcharacters and taxonomy of the genusBaccharoidesMoench (Vernonieae: Asteraceae)

Abstract
There are at present 25 species and 26 infraspecific taxa recognized in the resurrected genus Baccharoides. Of these, 17 species and 16 infraspecific taxa are new combinations made in this paper. Full descriptions of the pollen characters of the genus as well as the floral microcharacters, synonymy and distribution are provided. Remarks on diagnostic features are also given for most taxa in a taxonomic note.