Taxonomy of Campanula tomentosa Lam. and C. vardariana Bocquet from Turkey

Authors : Emine Alçitepe, Kemal Yildiz

Pages : 191-200

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :The taxonomical status of Campanula tomentosa Lam. and C. vardariana Bocquet, belonging to the section Quinqueloculares (Boiss.) Phitos, which have important taxonomical problems, was reviewed in this study. Furthermore, morphological, anatomical leaf surface, and palynological features of these 2 species were examined in detail. Habit, shape of leaves, calyx, corolla, stamen, pistil, and seed micromorphological features as morphological characters; and pollen diameter, pore diameter, spinule length, and number, ornamentation, etc. as palynological characters, were examined and discussed. An identification key for the species is presented according to the results obtained. Following this extensive study, the mentioned problems of C. tomentosa and C. vardariana in the flora of Turkey were solved, and it was verified that they were 2 different species.
Keywords : Key words: Anatomy, Campanula, Quinqueloculares, taxonomy, Turkey