Scorzonera tuzgoluensis sp nov (Asteraceae), a new halophytic species from central Anatolia, Turkey


Dogan B., Duran A., MAKBUL S.

NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY, vol.29, no.1, pp.20-25, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2010.00796.x
  • Journal Name: NORDIC JOURNAL OF BOTANY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.20-25
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A new halophytic species, Scorzonera tuzgoluensis A. Duran, B. Doan & S. Makbul sp. nov. (Asteraceae), is described and illustrated from Tuz Lake, central Anatolia, Turkey. The new species grows in salt marshes, is endemic (confined to central Anatolia) and closely related to Scorzonera parviflora Jacq. and S. elata Boiss. The diagnostic morphological characters of these similar taxa are discussed. The ecology, biogeography and conservation status of the new species are also presented. The geographic distribution of the new species and related species is mapped.