A new species of Micromeria (Lamiaceae) from Köyceğiz (Muğla, southwest of Turkey)

Authors : Hayri Duman, Tuncay Dirmenci

Pages : 383-391

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Publication Date : 9999-12-31

Article Type : Makaleler

Abstract :A new species, Micromeria aybalae H.Duman & Dirmenci (Lamiaceae), Micromeria Benth. sect. Micromeria, is described from Muğla Province in southwestern Turkey. A description, taxonomic note, distribution map, habitat, and nrDNA ITS and cpDNA trnL-F based phylogeny are presented. The differences between the new species and its allies, Micromeria cremnophila Boiss. & Heldr. s.l. and M. hispida Benth., are discussed, and an identification key is provided for the Turkish Micromeria.
Keywords : Labiatae, Muğla, phylogeny, Sandras Mountain, Micromeria, Turkey