A new species from Türkiye: Bolanthus sertavulus (Caryophyllaceae)

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Anatolian Journal of Botany
Volume:8 Issue:1
A new species from Türkiye: Bolanthus sertavulus (Caryophyllaceae)

A new species from Türkiye: Bolanthus sertavulus (Caryophyllaceae)

Pages : 16-20

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Publication Date : 2024-05-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :During a field study, performed within the scope of an ongoing revision study on Bolanthus (Ser.) Rchb. genus, aiming to contribute to the ‘Illustrated Flora of Türkiye’, some specimens resembling B. cherlerioides (Bornm.) Barkoudah were collected from Sertavul Pass (Mut-Mersin). Detailed investigations on the specimen revealed that some distinct differences exist between B. cherlerioides and newly collected specimens. As a result of a carefull comparison with the closest taxon, it was decided that it is new for science, and named as Bolanthus sertavulus. It grows at altitudes between 1100-1500 meters, on steppe and rocks. It is flowering in May to June. Cushions 5-10 cm diameter, stems erect, 1-2 cm long, densely upright, and with long glandular hairs; shorter and thicker from B. cherlerioides, internodes invisible. Leaves shorter and harder. Calyx surrounded by leaves, rarely visible. Petals protruding from the calyx, pink, with 3 prominent veins. It is known only from type collection, a Mediterranean element, and endemic to Türkiye. A description of the new species, comparison with the closest taxon, photographs and drawings related to its morphology are presented.
Keywords : Bolanthus sertavulus, endemik, yeni tür, revizyon, taksonomi

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