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- 1 2 Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist
- ↑ Dillon, Michael O. & Sagástegui Alva, Abundio. 1986. Brittonia 38(2): 162
- ↑ Tropicos, Jalcophila M.O. Dillon & Sagást.
- ↑ The Plant List search for Jalcophila