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A synopsis of the genus Pyrus (Rosaceae) in Iran
Author(s) -
Zamani Asghar,
Attar Farideh,
Maroofi Hosein
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nordic journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1756-1051
pISSN - 0107-055X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1756-1051.2012.00989.x
Subject(s) - biology , taxon , rosaceae , chorology , genus , botany , phenology , habitat , taxonomy (biology) , ecology
In this paper, a synopsis of the genus Pyrus L. in Iran is presented. A complete morphological identification key consisting of previously introduced species plus new species and newly recorded taxa is provided as well as a morphological description of each taxon. Moreover, the distribution of each species is mapped based on field observations, collected material and previously published records. Notes on chorology, phenology, taxonomical relationships, habitat, economical uses and a selection of examined specimens is provided. Most species are illustrated in fruit. Four newly recorded taxa, viz. P. spinosa, P. zangezura, P. × takhtadzhianii and P. × medvedevii are reported for the first time from Iran.