Taxonomic notes on three endemic Paracaryum species from Turkey

Paracaryum is a distinctive genus that includes many endemic taxa, and several of these endemics from the Irano-Turanian phytogeographical region are of special interest. In Turkey, the genus includes 28 species, of which 21 are endemic. Paracaryum leptophyllum, Paracaryum ponticum and Paracaryum ar...

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Published in:Acta botanica gallica 2015-04, Vol.162 (2), p.117-123
Main Authors: Doğru-Koca, Aslı, Yıldırımlı, Şinasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
amendment
lectotypification
Paracaryum
resurrection
synonym
Turkey
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Summary:Paracaryum is a distinctive genus that includes many endemic taxa, and several of these endemics from the Irano-Turanian phytogeographical region are of special interest. In Turkey, the genus includes 28 species, of which 21 are endemic. Paracaryum leptophyllum, Paracaryum ponticum and Paracaryum artvinense occur in northeastern Turkey. The nomenclature, lectotypification, morphology and conservation status of these taxa are examined in the current study. According to these data, P. ponticum must be treated as a distinct species; P. artvinense must be reduced to synonymy with P. ponticum. In this study, P. ponticum and P. leptophyllum are re-classified at the subgenus level, and the lectotypifications of the names are designated. The amended descriptions in comparison with the related species P. ponticum and P. leptophyllum, an identification key, nutlet pictures and a chorological note are provided. The conservation status of these taxa is discussed.
ISSN:1253-8078
2166-3408
DOI:10.1080/12538078.2015.1014064