Psephellusvanensis (Asteraceae), a new species from east Turkey.

ABSTRACT: A new species, Psephellusvanensis A.Duran, Behçet & B.Dogan (Asteraceae) from Anatolia, Turkey, is described and illustrated. The species grows on the serpentine stony field of the village of Çald?ran in the district of Ba?kale (Van province) in eastern Anatolia. It is morphologically similar to Psephelluspyrrhoblepharus (Boiss.) Wagenitz. Diagnostic characters are discussed, and a key to the most similar species is provided. Ecology, conservation status and notes on biogeography of the species are also presented. In addition, the geographical distribution of the new species and other related species in Turkey is mapped.

SUBMITTER: Dogan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4408728 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature