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Tripleurospermum Eskilensis (Asteraceae): A New Halophytic Species From Centralanatolia, Turkey, Mehtap Tekşen, Seher Karaman Erkul, Hayri̇ Duman, Mevlüde Alev Ateş, Mehmet Sağiroğlu
Tripleurospermum Eskilensis (Asteraceae): A New Halophytic Species From Centralanatolia, Turkey, Mehtap Tekşen, Seher Karaman Erkul, Hayri̇ Duman, Mevlüde Alev Ateş, Mehmet Sağiroğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
In the present study, a new species of the genus, Tripleurospermum eskilensis (Asteraceae), is described from Central Anatolia, Turkey. The new species has been collected from Eskil region in a restricted area (Aksaray Province). It grows in salty steppe, and is closely related to T. decipiens in terms of morphological characteristics. It has also been morphologically compared with discoid and disciform capitulated species in Turkey. This study includes its detailed description, diagnostic characters, original photographs, geographical distribution, habitat and ecology, conservation status, and identification key. The comparison of Tripleurospermum eskilensis with closely related species was conducted in terms of morphological …
The Chromosomal Evolution And Analyses Of Turkish Cousinia Species, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Meryem Bozkurt, Deni̇z Ulukuş, Hakki Demi̇relma
The Chromosomal Evolution And Analyses Of Turkish Cousinia Species, Tuna Uysal, Osman Tugay, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul, Meryem Bozkurt, Deni̇z Ulukuş, Hakki Demi̇relma
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, Turkish Cousinia species were examined in point of chromosome number and morphology. To our knowledge, this work is the first comprehensive chromosomal study regarding Turkish Cousinia as a whole, especially for endemics. As consistent with previous reports, the chromosome numbers are mostly 2n = 26 and have been determined also as 2n = 24 for only the members of Cynaroideae and Sphaerocephalae sections. An interesting result of this paper is that there is not any polyploid species in this taxonomic group and all of them are diploids. Concerning the chromosome evolution of the Cousinia species, we concluded …
An Ethnobotanical Review On Medicinal Plants Of The Lamiaceae Family In Turkey, Selami̇ Selvi̇, Ridvan Polat, Uğur Çakilcioğlu, Ferhat Celep, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Zafer Füsün Ertuğ
An Ethnobotanical Review On Medicinal Plants Of The Lamiaceae Family In Turkey, Selami̇ Selvi̇, Ridvan Polat, Uğur Çakilcioğlu, Ferhat Celep, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Zafer Füsün Ertuğ
Turkish Journal of Botany
Medicinal plants have been used by humans for the treatment of various diseases for thousands of years from past to present. Members of the Lamiaceae family are among the most preferred medicinal plants due to the wide variety of secondary components they contain, particularly essential oils. In this review, Master?s and PhD theses and books based on ethnobotanical studies investigated between 1960 and 2021 as well as internationally recognized databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, SciFinder, Springer and Elsevier) were used to determine the medicinal uses of Lamiaceae taxa among the people in Turkey. As a result of …
Lamium Cappadocicum, A New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Fergan Karaer, Bryan T. Drew
Lamium Cappadocicum, A New Species From Central Anatolia, Turkey: Evidence From Molecular And Morphological Studies, Ferhat Celep, Fergan Karaer, Bryan T. Drew
Turkish Journal of Botany
Lamium is a taxonomically convoluted genus of about 34 species. Within Lamium, the L. garganicum species complex is particularly challenging. Here, based on morphological and molecular studies, Lamium cappadocicum Celep & Karaer sp. nova (Lamiaceae) is separated from L. garganicum and L. bilgilii and described as a new species, and L. garganicum subsp. rectum (= L. garganicum subsp. pulchrum) is resurrected. The new species is only known from the Hasan Mountain (Aksaray) in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Lamium cappadocicum is closely related to L. garganicum subsp. rectum but differs from it by its mat-forming caespitose habit, reniform (rarely ovate …
Dianthus Berkayii (Caryophyllaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Ali̇ Kandemi̇r, Tuğba Ertuğrul, Ahter Fi̇şne, Mevlüde Alev Ateş
Dianthus Berkayii (Caryophyllaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Ali̇ Kandemi̇r, Tuğba Ertuğrul, Ahter Fi̇şne, Mevlüde Alev Ateş
Turkish Journal of Botany
Dianthus berkayii belongs to sect. Fimbriati was described and illustrated as a new species from Erzincan Province in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. In the current study morphological, palynological, and molecular characters were compared and discussed with its closely related species. The new species is similar to D. crinitus with fimbriate corolla, linear, acuminate, ± rigid leaves. Also similar to D. vanensis with fimbriate corolla, linear, acuminate, ± rigid, curved divaricate leaves. But distinctly different from D. crinitus by having linear and curved divaricate leaves, stem with 3?4(?5) internodes (not 5?8), a style much longer than petals, and different from D. vanensis …
Marrubium Zeydanlii (Lamiaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Bahar Kaptaner İğci̇, Tuğba Ertuğrul, Nur Münevver Pinar, Deni̇z Aygören Uluer, Bariş Özüdoğru
Marrubium Zeydanlii (Lamiaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Bahar Kaptaner İğci̇, Tuğba Ertuğrul, Nur Münevver Pinar, Deni̇z Aygören Uluer, Bariş Özüdoğru
Turkish Journal of Botany
Marrubium zeydanlii (Lamiaceae) is described as a new species from Turkey. It is similar to M. depauperatum and M. sivasense; however, it is distinguished from M. depauperatum by having lanate hairs on the stem, oblanceolate dentate leaves, 4?6-flowered verticillasters. It is also distinguished from M. sivasense by having lanate hairs on the stem, oblanceolate leaves, and shorter petals. The pollen grains are radially symmetrical and isopolar, the shape is oblate-spheroidal with the polar axes 16.7-20 µm and the equatorial axes 17.6-19.3 µm. trnL-F region was used to identify the phylogenetic position of the newly described species. The results …
New Additions To Turkish Mycota From Ankara, Balıkesir, And Kütahya Provinces, Deni̇z Altuntaş, Fuat Bozok, Hatira Taşkin, Şanli Kabaktepe, Hakan Alli, Ilgaz Akata
New Additions To Turkish Mycota From Ankara, Balıkesir, And Kütahya Provinces, Deni̇z Altuntaş, Fuat Bozok, Hatira Taşkin, Şanli Kabaktepe, Hakan Alli, Ilgaz Akata
Turkish Journal of Botany
The current research was conducted on the fungal materials collected from Ankara, Balıkesir, and Kütahya provinces between 2015 and 2019. As a result of the field and laboratory studies, Conocybe dentatomarginata, Entoloma lampropus, Lactarius lilacinus, Otidea nannfeldtii and Sarcopeziza sicula are reported for the first time from Turkey based on macro- and micromorphological studies and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) rDNA-based molecular phylogeny. Descriptions of new records are provided together with photos showing their macro and micro-morphology.
Traditional Herbal Remedies Used In Kidney Diseases In Turkey: An Overview, Şükran Kültür, Bahar Gürdal, Aynur Sari, Gülay Meli̇koğlu
Traditional Herbal Remedies Used In Kidney Diseases In Turkey: An Overview, Şükran Kültür, Bahar Gürdal, Aynur Sari, Gülay Meli̇koğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal studies have become increasingly recognised as a valuable source of information on the use and possible pharmacological activity of many plant species. There is no study presenting traditional herbal remedies used for kidney diseases in Turkey. The purpose of the paper is to compile herbal remedies used in kidney diseases in Turkey with detailed usage information and chemical constituents. The botanical names, families, and local names; used parts; preparation methods; administration/ dosage; kidney problems and chemical constituents were presented by screening ethnobotanical, ethnomedicinaland phytochemical studies. The most cited plant families, the most cited genera, and the most …
A New Teucrium L. (Lamiaceae) Species From South Anatolia (Turkey), Ömer Çeçen, Taner Özcan
A New Teucrium L. (Lamiaceae) Species From South Anatolia (Turkey), Ömer Çeçen, Taner Özcan
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, a member of sect. Teucrium, hitherto undescribed as a new species, was analyzed based on morphological and micromorphological features and molecular findings. The closest species of the new species were defined according to leaf morphology via morphological characters. Leaf, stem, and nutlet trichome types were obtained and compared with resembling species. Moreover, two different DNA region sequences were used to evaluate its proper phylogenetic position in the section. The new species was described as Teucrium turcicum Çeçen & Özcan based on the results of using different approaches. According to our observations, flower color, leaf structure, and shape …
Astragalus Nurhakdagensis (Sect. Hololeuce Bunge / Fabaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Alper Uzun, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Faruk Tülücü
Astragalus Nurhakdagensis (Sect. Hololeuce Bunge / Fabaceae), A New Species From Turkey, Alper Uzun, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Faruk Tülücü
Turkish Journal of Botany
Astragalus nurhakdagensis, a new species from the south of Turkey was described, illustrated, and compared to the closest taxa Astragalus hirsutus, A. dumanii and A. cataonicus from which it is set apart by a longer calyx length (13-14 mm) and calyx teeth (7-9 mm, longer than tube), white corolla colour, longer bracts (13-15 mm) and black hairy stripes below the stem nodes. In A. hirsutus, the calyx length (6-10 mm) and calyx teeth are much smaller (2-3 mm long, shorter than tube), with yellow corolla colour and without black hairy stripes. It also differs from A. dumanii with its longer …
Nomenclatural And Taxonomic Notes On Some Stachys Taxa (Lamiaceae), Özal Güner, P. Pablo Ferrer-Gallego
Nomenclatural And Taxonomic Notes On Some Stachys Taxa (Lamiaceae), Özal Güner, P. Pablo Ferrer-Gallego
Turkish Journal of Botany
Stachys glechomifolia (Lamiaceae), previously included under S. mardinensis as a synonym, is resurrected in this work based on extensive field and herbarium studies. In addition to its distribution in Turkey, S. mardinensis has firstly been recorded from Iran. Furthermore, the lectotypes of S. fragillima, S. graveolens, and S. kurdica var. brevidens are designated in this study. An expanded description and distribution map of S. glechomifolia, and some taxonomic notes on S. graveolens, S. fragillima, S. mardinensis, and S. nephrophylla are also reported.
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Tragopogon Abbreviatus (Asteraceae): A Little-Known Species Inferred From Morphological And Molecular Analysis, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Mutlu Gültepe, Murat Erdem Güzel, Serdar Makbul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Tragopogon porrifolius occurs in Turkey with 3 taxonomically confused subspecies: T. porrifolius subsp. eriospermus, T. porrifolius subsp. longirostris, and T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus. In the present paper, T. porrifolius subsp. abbreviatus endemic to Turkey is raised at specific level based on morphological and molecular analysis. After detailed assessment of original herbarium specimens and literature studies, we found that this name is not typified yet. Thus, a lectotype is provided together with an emended diagnosis; synonym, distribution map, and conservation status for the first time. Additionally, a preliminary phylogenetic position of this little-known taxon is given on several newly sequenced data.
An Attempt To Solve The Taxonomic Confusion Of Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey. Complex (Noccaea Moench-Brassicaceae) With Issrs, Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇, Ati̇la Ocak, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
An Attempt To Solve The Taxonomic Confusion Of Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey. Complex (Noccaea Moench-Brassicaceae) With Issrs, Kurtuluş Özgi̇şi̇, Ati̇la Ocak, Burcu Tarikahya Hacioğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Meyer separated Thlaspi into 12 genera, specifically using the seed-coat anatomy. Currently, only 4 species have been retained in Thlaspi s.str and all of the other species were divided into other genera, one of which was Thlaspiceras F.K.Mey.. Based on recent molecular studies and morphological features, Al-Shehbaz (2014) suggested recognizing all of Meyer?s segregates under Noccaea and Thlaspi s.str. All of Meyer?s Thlaspiceras species, namely Th. dolichocarpum (Zohary) F.K.Mey.,Th. eigii (Zohary) F.K.Mey., Th. crassifolium A.Huber-Morath andF.K.Mey., Th. bovis F.K.Mey., Th. oxyceras (Boiss.) F.K.Mey., Th. capricornutum F.K.Mey., Th. hubermorathii F.K.Mey., Th. cappadocicum (Boiss. and Balansa) F.K.Mey., Th. triangulare F.K.Mey., Th. rechingeri …
Relationship Between Pollen Counts And Weather Variables In The Atmosphere Of Mersin Province On The Eastern Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey, Ni̇han Çakir, Cahi̇t Doğan
Relationship Between Pollen Counts And Weather Variables In The Atmosphere Of Mersin Province On The Eastern Mediterranean Coast Of Turkey, Ni̇han Çakir, Cahi̇t Doğan
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study researched atmospheric pollen from Mersin Province using the volumetric method between in 2016 and 2017. The daily, weekly, monthly, and annual distribution of the pollen obtained during the study was identified. The relationship between pollen and meteorological factors was researched using Spearman?s rho analysis. During the two-year study, 32,336 pollen grains/m3 from 40 different taxa [22 trees, 1 grass (Poaceae), and 17 other weeds] were identified. Of the total pollen, 82% belonged to trees, 6.8% to grasses, 11% to other weeds, and unidentified taxa accounted for 0.2%. In the first year, 17,070 pollen grains/m3 were identified in the …
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Astragalus Aybarsii A New Species Of Sect. Onobrychoidei Dc. (Fabaceae) From Turkey, Hayri̇ Duman, Zeki̇ Aytaç, Funda Özbek
Turkish Journal of Botany
Astragalus aybarsii H. Duman & Aytaç (Fabaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Kastamonu province (Turkey). The new species grows in open areas of Pinus brutia Ten. forests. Diagnostic and morphological charactersof the new species are compared with its close relatives, A. setulosus Boiss. & Balansa and A. eubrychioides Boiss. Also, some notes on the ecology, biogeography, conservation status and the pollen morphological and leaflet micromorphological features of the new species are presented. The geographical distribution of this new species and its allied species is mapped.
Driving Factors Affecting The Phytoplankton Functional Groups In A Deep Alkaline Lake, Ayça Oğuz, Reyhan Akçaalan Albay, Lati̇fe Köker, Cenk Gürevi̇n, Zeynep Dorak, Meri̇ç Albay
Driving Factors Affecting The Phytoplankton Functional Groups In A Deep Alkaline Lake, Ayça Oğuz, Reyhan Akçaalan Albay, Lati̇fe Köker, Cenk Gürevi̇n, Zeynep Dorak, Meri̇ç Albay
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study evaluated the phytoplankton communities based on functional groups to obtain information about the water quality of Lake İznik, Turkey. The phytoplankton consisted of 103 taxa, classified in 12 phytoplankton functional groups (PFGs), with dominancy of 5 species, Chrysosporum ovalisporum, Dolichospermum mendotae, Planktothrix rubescens, Fragilaria capucina and Mougeotia sp. The Shannon-Wiener diversity index (H') was calculated and results ranged between 0.41 and 2.47. The redundancy analysis (RDA) and Spearman's correlation analysis were used to assess the relationships between the PFGs and environmental variables. According to the multiple comparisons of the data, the main efficient factors that determined the seasonal …
A Phylogenetic Analysis And Biogeographical Distribution Of Teucrium Sect. Teucrium (Lamiaceae) And Taxonomic Notes For A New Species From Southwest Turkey, Ahmet Aksoy, Taner Özcan, Hüseyi̇n Gi̇ri̇şken, Jale Çeli̇k, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇
A Phylogenetic Analysis And Biogeographical Distribution Of Teucrium Sect. Teucrium (Lamiaceae) And Taxonomic Notes For A New Species From Southwest Turkey, Ahmet Aksoy, Taner Özcan, Hüseyi̇n Gi̇ri̇şken, Jale Çeli̇k, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇
Turkish Journal of Botany
Teucrium L. is a well-known and cosmopolitan genus of the Lamiaceae family. In Turkey, the genus is represented by 36 species (48 taxa). Teucrium Sect. Teucrium that this study focuses on comprises around 30 species worldwide and is mainly distributed in countries of the Mediterranean Basin. With 11 species (14 taxa), it is the second-largest section of the genus Teucrium in Turkey. In this study, morphological and molecular findings were evaluated and the phylogeny and biogeographical distribution of Sect. Teucrium were analyzed. Also, five endemic taxa belonging to Sect. Teucrium and which play an informative role in the subsectional classification …
Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz
Hybridization Among Three Cirsium (Asteraceae) Species And Important Evidence For Three New Hybrids From Turkey, Tuncay Di̇rmenci̇, Taner Özcan, Turan Arabaci, Sevcan Çelenk, Gülnar İsmayi̇lova, Bayram Yildiz
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, three new hybrids from the genus Cirsium are described for the first time. Cirsium ×nezaketiae Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı, C. ×kelkitensis Yıldız, Arabacı & Dirmenci, and C. ×erzincanicum Yıldız, Dirmenci & Arabacı are investigated in detail morphologically, palynologically, and molecularly. The hybrid individuals were detected on field trips due to their intermediate morphological characters. Their morphological properties were analyzed to compare with their parents. The pollen grain morphologies of the hybrids and their allies were investigated using light and a scanning electron microscope. The pollen grains were radially symmetrical, isopolar, trizonocolporate, and with echinate or scabrate sculpturing. …
Folk Medicine In Düzce Province (Turkey), İlhan Gürbüz, Ayşe Mi̇ne Gençler Özkan, Gali̇p Akaydin, Ece Sali̇hoğlu, Tuğba Günbatan, Fati̇h Demi̇rci̇, Erdem Yeşi̇lada
Folk Medicine In Düzce Province (Turkey), İlhan Gürbüz, Ayşe Mi̇ne Gençler Özkan, Gali̇p Akaydin, Ece Sali̇hoğlu, Tuğba Günbatan, Fati̇h Demi̇rci̇, Erdem Yeşi̇lada
Turkish Journal of Botany
The present study was conducted to collect, record, and document local knowledge of medicinal practices in Düzce, a northwestern Anatolian province. To the best of our knowledge, no comprehensive ethnobotanical study has been reported from this province. Information was acquired through semistructured interviews and personal conversations using a questionnaire and numerous guided field trips with local knowledgeable people. For quantitative analyses and comparisons, recorded data such as informant consensus factor (FIC) and use value (UV) were calculated, respectively. As a result of extensive field studies, 122 taxa were determined as folk medicines; 76 of were wild and 46 were cultivated. …
New Records From Artabel Lakes Nature Park (Gümüşhane/Turkey) To The Freshwater Algal Flora Of Turkey, Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar
New Records From Artabel Lakes Nature Park (Gümüşhane/Turkey) To The Freshwater Algal Flora Of Turkey, Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar
Turkish Journal of Botany
Six newly recorded taxa, Chlamydomonas pertusa Chodat, Coenochloris pyrenoidosa Korshikov, Coenocystis tapasteana Komárek, Katagnymene accurata Geitler, Phormidium stagninum Anagnostidis, and Scytonema coactile Montagne ex Bornet & Flahault, were described from epipelic, epilithic, and epiphytic materials of the 17 high mountain lakes and a pond in Artabel Lakes Nature Park. The morphology of all species was examined by light microscopy. In this paper, the morphology, ecology, and distribution of these species are discussed. Photos of the species are also provided.
Contributions To The Genus Riccia L. (Ricciaceae) In Turkey, Hati̇ce Özenoğlu, Mesut Kirmaci, Ferhat Ki̇remi̇t
Contributions To The Genus Riccia L. (Ricciaceae) In Turkey, Hati̇ce Özenoğlu, Mesut Kirmaci, Ferhat Ki̇remi̇t
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study provides an identification key to the species of Riccia in Turkey and also gives information about detailed morphological and anatomic characters, reproductive forms, detailed photos of Riccia species and their spores, ecological preferences, and distribution patterns in the Mediterranean, Europe, and Southwest Asia. The number of Riccia taxa in Turkey has reached 27 including R. atromarginata, reported for the first time from Turkey in this study. Additionally, the presence of R. gougetiana var. armatissima and R. trabutiana in Turkey is confirmed here. This study reports other distribution areas of the species R. bicarinata, R. ciliata, R. ciliifera, R. …
New Additions To Turkish Pezizales From The Eastern Black Sea Region, Yasi̇n Uzun, Abdullah Kaya
New Additions To Turkish Pezizales From The Eastern Black Sea Region, Yasi̇n Uzun, Abdullah Kaya
Turkish Journal of Botany
Ten members of the order Pezizales J.Schröt., namely Pachyella clypeata (Schwein.) Le Gal, Terfezia cistophila Ant. Rodr., Bordallo, Kaounas & A.Morte (Pezizaceae), Genea hispidula Berk. ex Tul. & C.Tul., Lamprospora campylopodis W.D.Buckley, Lamprospora tuberculatella Seaver, Octospora grimmiae Dennis & Itzerott, Octospora lilacina (Seaver) Svr?ek & Kubi?ka, Pulvinula convexella (P.Karst.) Pfister, Ramsbottomia crechqueraultii (P.Crouan & H.Crouan) Benkert & T.Schumach., and Trichophaea gregaria (Rehm) Boud. (Pyronemataceae), are recorded for the first time from Turkey. Brief descriptions and photographs of the taxa are provided.
A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel
A New Subspecies Of Saxifraga Artvinensis V.A.Matthews (Saxifragaceae) From Northeastern Anatolia, Sali̇h Terzi̇oğlu, Kami̇l Çoşkunçelebi̇, Murat Erdem Güzel
Turkish Journal of Botany
Saxifraga artvinensis V.A.Matthews, which is endemic to Turkey, was discovered on Tiryal Mountain (A8 Artvin, northeastern Turkey). Approximately 175 km from its type locality, a new population of the species was discovered, in the Picea orientalis forest in the Altındere Valley National Park, in A7 Trabzon (northeastern Turkey). A comparison with the known population of S. artvinensis confirmed that this new population represented a new taxon and is described as S. artvinensis subsp. meryemii Terzioğlu & Coşkunç. An identification key and comparison with closely related taxa, based on both morphological and molecular properties, are also provided. The studied samples, belonging …
Contributions To The Hypericum L. Section Oligostema (Boiss.) Stef. (Hypericaceae), And Hypericum Turcicum Sp. Nov. As A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Contributions To The Hypericum L. Section Oligostema (Boiss.) Stef. (Hypericaceae), And Hypericum Turcicum Sp. Nov. As A New Species From Turkey, Mehmet Ufuk Özbek, Murat Koç, Ergi̇n Hamzaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Botany
Hypericum turcicum (Hypericaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Beypazarı in Ankara Province in Northwest Anatolia, Turkey. The new species belongs to the section Oligostema, and it is closely related to H. aucheri. Diagnostic characters, description, detailed illustrations, ecology, and pollen and seed morphology are presented in this study. In addition, this study evaluates H. kazdaghense, which was previously accepted as a synonym of H. aucheri, as a distinct species and discusses the similarities and differences between H. turcicum and H. aucheri.
Centaurea Uysalii (Cyanus/Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Ömer Çeçen, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul
Centaurea Uysalii (Cyanus/Asteraceae), A New Species From Turkey, Emrah Şi̇ri̇n, Ömer Çeçen, Meryem Bozkurt, Kuddi̇si̇ Ertuğrul
Turkish Journal of Botany
Centaurea uysalii Şirin & Çeçen, a new Asteraceae species from the province of Karaman, in Turkey, is described and illustrated herein. It is morphologically similar to C. bourgaei Boiss. (Subgen. Cyanus), but it mainly differs from its relative in terms of the involucre and achene lengths. The achene micromorphological features and karyomorphology of C. uysalii and C. bourgaei were examined in this study. The IUCN conservation status is the Critically Endangered [CR B2 a b (i, iii)] category.
Tricholoma (Fr.) Staude In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli
Tricholoma (Fr.) Staude In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, İsmai̇l Şen, Hakan Alli
Turkish Journal of Botany
The Tricholoma biodiversity of the Aegean region of Turkey has been determined and reported in this study. As a consequence of field and laboratory studies, 31 Tricholoma species have been identified, and five of them (T. filamentosum, T. frondosae, T. quercetorum, T. rufenum, and T. sudum) have been reported for the first time from Turkey. The identification key of the determined taxa is given with this study.
New Desmid Records From High Mountain Lakes In Artabel Lakes Nature Park, Gümüşhane, Turkey, Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar
New Desmid Records From High Mountain Lakes In Artabel Lakes Nature Park, Gümüşhane, Turkey, Bülent Şahi̇n, Bülent Akar
Turkish Journal of Botany
The algal flora of 17 lakes and 1 pond in the Artabel Lakes Nature Park were investigated during two summer seasons (2013 and 2016). In total, 26 desmid taxa were found and identified as new records for the desmid flora of Turkey based on their morphotaxonomic characteristics and ecological preferences. The taxa identified belong to the genera Actinotaenium (1), Closterium (1), Cosmarium (15), Micrasterias (1), Spondylosium (1), Staurastrum (5), Teilingia (1), and Tetmemorus (1). Morphotaxonomy, ecology, and distribution of each species were discussed in detail.
The Epiphytic Bryophyte Vegetation Of Kamilet Valley (Artvin, Turkey), Mevlüt Alataş, Nevzat Batan, Tülay Ezer
The Epiphytic Bryophyte Vegetation Of Kamilet Valley (Artvin, Turkey), Mevlüt Alataş, Nevzat Batan, Tülay Ezer
Turkish Journal of Botany
In this study, the vegetation of epiphytic bryophytes in the Kamilet Valley and its surroundings (Arhavi, Artvin) was investigated. The study area is located within the borders of the Eastern Black Sea Mountains and is one of the 122 important plant areas in Turkey. The investigation of epiphytic bryophyte communities was carried out in 2016 during different vegetation periods according to Braun-Blanquet?s phytosociological methodology. Phytosociological data obtained from 65 relevés were ordinated using detrended correspondence analysis (DECORANA) and classified using two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN). Consequently, six epiphytic bryophyte communities new to Turkey were determined with TWINSPAN and DECORANA: Leucobryo-Tetraphidetum …
A Descriptive Study Of Some Trifolium L. (Clover) Taxa Grown In Bolu Province, Emel Uslu, Mehmet Teki̇n Babaç
A Descriptive Study Of Some Trifolium L. (Clover) Taxa Grown In Bolu Province, Emel Uslu, Mehmet Teki̇n Babaç
Turkish Journal of Botany
Micromorphological characteristics of 13 Trifolium species, which are grown in the province of Bolu, were examined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The morphological characteristics determined from the study were subjected to morphometric analyses and their variation spectrums were defined. Tricolporate pollen grains showed two pollen shapes, prolate and subprolate, according to equatorial view. The smallest size of polar axis length (18.00 μm) was found in T. micranthum Viv. from section Chronosemium Ser.; the largest (88.95 μm) was found in T. hirtum All. from section Trifolium L.. Statistically, the smallest seeds were found in T. resupinatum L. from the section …
Determination Of Soil Nutrient Status In Vuralia Turcica Populations Growing At Different Locations In The Central Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Di̇lek Tekdal, Burçi̇n Çingay, Mehmet Seli̇m Çeti̇ner
Determination Of Soil Nutrient Status In Vuralia Turcica Populations Growing At Different Locations In The Central Anatolia Region Of Turkey, Di̇lek Tekdal, Burçi̇n Çingay, Mehmet Seli̇m Çeti̇ner
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study is an overview of the importance of soil nutrients for the maintenance of Vuralia turcica, which is an endemic in Turkey due to its natural habitats. Electrical conductivity, pH, and mineral element content (macroelements: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium, and microelements: boron, cadmium, copper, iron, manganese, nickel, lead, and zinc) were analyzed in 21 soil samples taken at 30?60 m depth at 21 points from 8 different locations where V. turcica was growing to determine nutrient content, which is important for soil fertility and controls the crop yield. According to pH analysis, all samples were strongly …