Dianthus ucarii (Caryophyllaceae): a new species from the northwest of Turkey

Authors : Ergin HAMZAOĞLU, Murat KOÇ, İlker BÜYÜK

Pages : 486-492

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Dianthus ucarii Hamzaoğlu & Koç insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Caryophyllaceae); is described as a new species to science based on material collected in Kırklareli Province in northwestern Turkey. The new taxon belongs to sect. Carthusiani insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Boiss.); F.N.Williams and it is closely related to Dianthus pinifolius Sm., an Eastern Mediterranean element. A description, illustration, and identification key for the new species are given. In addition, D. ucarii and D. pinifolius are compared in terms of general morphology and molecular phylogeny.
Keywords : Carthusiani, Dianthus, morphology, new taxon, phylogeny, Thrace, Turkey