Title of article :
FUNARIA MICROSTOMA, A NEW SPECIES FOR IRANIAN BRYOFLORA
Author/Authors :
Shirzadian, Saeed Department of Botany, Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, P.O. Box 19395-1454, Tehran1985813111, Iran, ايران , Shariatmadari, Zeinab shahid beheshti university, تهران, ايران , Riahi, Hossein shahid beheshti university, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
Based on investigations of mosses in Iran, a new species, namely, Funaria microstoma Bruch ex Schimp. is found in Ardebil province (NW Iran) which is a new report for the bryoflora of the country. The species belongs to the family Funariaceae under the order Funariales. This world widely distributed family consists of 13 genera and nearly 300 species being found in arctic, temperate and tropical regions. Diagnostic characters, geographical distribution and illustrations are provided herewith.
Keywords :
Ardebil province , bryophytes , Funariaceae , moss , new report ,
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
