Arenaria microcalyx (Caryophyllaceae), a new species from Turkey

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Koc M., HAMZAOĞLU E., Ozhatay F. N.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY, vol.38, no.4, pp.653-657, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/bot-1311-27
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.653-657
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Arenaria microcalyx M. Koc & Hamzaoglu (Caryophyllaceae) is described as a new species of subgen. Arenaria L. in Turkey. The specimens were collected from Kas (Antalya). The new species is related to Arenaria leptoclados (Rchb.) Guss. and is an endemic species that has a distribution in the Mediterranean region. The differences between the species are discussed. Description, distribution, illustration, and conservation status of the new species are given. Seeds structures were examined by scanning electron microscopy.