Allium arsuzense sp. nov. and A. roseum subsp. gulekense subsp. nov. from Turkey

Koyuncu M., Eker I.

Nordic Journal of Botany, vol.29, no.4, pp.391-396, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2011.00879.x
  • Journal Name: Nordic Journal of Botany
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.391-396
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A new species, Allium arsuzense Eker & Koyuncu sp. nov. and a new subspecies, Allium roseum L. subsp. gulekense Koyuncu & Eker subsp. nov. (Alliaceae) from Turkey are described. Diagnostic characters, descriptions, detailed illustrations, geographical distribution, conservation status, observations and taxonomic comments on the new taxa are provided. They are also compared with the closely related A. ertugrulii Demirelma & Uysal and A. roseum L. subsp. roseum. © 2011 The Authors.