Title of article
A revision of the Genus Calligonum (Polygonaceae) in Iran
Author/Authors
Maassoumi, A. A. Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands - Department of Botany, ايران
From page
43
To page
54
Abstract
Based on the herbarium studies and field observations, the genus Calligonum L. in Iran has been revised. In this paper, a brief revision of the genus in Iran is presented. Altogether, 23 species are known from Iran. A key to the species, a new species namely C. alatosetosum Maassoumi Kazempour, short diagnose and or taxonomic discussions have been prepared. Among the cited species C. molle Litw. is a doubtful record to Iran. Former record of C. tetrapterum Jaub. Spach from Iran is not improved.
Keywords
Calligonum , Flora , Iran , Taxonomy , new species , new record
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Botany
Record number
2694041
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