Open AccessOxalis debilis in China: Distribution of Flower Morphs, Sterile Pollen and Polyploidy
Author(s) -
Shixiao Luo,
Dianxiang Zhang,
Susanne S. Renner
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
annals of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.567
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 1095-8290
pISSN - 0305-7364
DOI - 10.1093/aob/mcl121
Subject(s) - biology , pollen , botany , inflorescence , pollination , nectar , herbarium , ploidy , biochemistry , gene
Oxalis debilis is a South American tristylous species that is currently naturalizing in China. Based on field observations and herbarium data a report is made on its pollination, morph frequencies, pollen viability, seed set and chromosome number. In addition, a new chromosome count for the species in Africa is provided.
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