Glaucium alakirensis (Papaveraceae), a new species from Southern Anatolia, Turkey

AYKURT C., YILDIZ K., Ozcandir A., Mungan F., DENİZ İ. G.

PHYTOTAXA, vol.295, no.3, pp.255-262, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 295 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.11646/phytotaxa.295.3.6
  • Journal Name: PHYTOTAXA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.255-262
  • Keywords: Glaucium, new species, taxonomy, Turkey
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Glaucium alakirensis, a small cushion forming perennial from South Anatolia, is described and compared with related species (G. leiocarpum, G. secmenii). The chorology and ecology of the new species and its relatives are discussed. The IUCN threat category Critically Endangered is suggested.