A Floristical Study on Poaceae spp. Growing Naturally in Malatya Province

Authors : Turan ARABACI

Pages : 361-368

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study includes species of Poaceae insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Gramineae); growing in Malatya province. According to the grid system used in the Flora of Turkey, the research area is situated in the B6, B7, C6 and C7 squares. Approximately 346 plant specimens were collected from the area. At the end of the study 89 species insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(101 taxa); belonging to 47 genera were identified. Species` totals of the larger genera in the study area as follows: Bromus L. 10, Elymus L. 6, Aegilops L. 6, Hordeum L. 5, Alopecurus L. 4, Poa L. 4, and Stipa L. 4. The phytogeographic elements represented in the study area are as follows: Irano-Turanian 29 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(28.7%);, Mediterranean 9 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(8.9%); and Euro-Siberian 6 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(5.9%);. Species appraised according to IUCN Red Data Categories insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IUCN, 2001); include 1 EN-insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Endangered); taxon, 4 Vu-insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Vulnerable); taxa, 1 NT-insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Near Threatened); taxon and 2 LC-insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Least Concern); taxa. Four species are endemic to Turkey.
Keywords : Malatya, Poaceae Gramineae, Morphological