Macro- and micro-morphological characters of Hibiscus diversifolius Jacq. subsp. diversifolius (Malvaceae): A new record for the flora of Egypt

Hibiscus diversifolius. subsp. diversifolius (Malvaceae) has been recently recorded as a new addition to the flora of Egypt. This study provides the first detailed morphological, anatomical, palynological and seed coat characteristics for this taxon. Anatomical investigations of stem, petiole and le...

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Published in:Feddes repertorium 2015-10, Vol.126 (1-2), p.37-47
Main Authors: Badry, Mohamed O., Tate, Jennifer A., Sheded, Mohamed G., El-Naggar, Salah M., Hamed, Sohair T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hibiscus
indumentum
Nile River
pollen
seed coat
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Summary:Hibiscus diversifolius. subsp. diversifolius (Malvaceae) has been recently recorded as a new addition to the flora of Egypt. This study provides the first detailed morphological, anatomical, palynological and seed coat characteristics for this taxon. Anatomical investigations of stem, petiole and leaf characteristics under light microscopy, as well as scanning electron microscopy investigations of leaf surfaces, pollen grains and seed pattern suggest that this taxon is closely related to Hibiscus sabdariffa of section Furcaria. (© 2015 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)
ISSN:0014-8962
1522-239X
DOI:10.1002/fedr.201500016