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Pyrus cordifolia sp. nov. and two new records of Pyrus (Rosaceae) from Iran
Author(s) -
Zamani A.,
Attar F.,
Civeyrel L.,
Akopian J. A.
Publication year - 2016
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/njb.01123
Subject(s) - rosaceae , taxon , biology , sect , botany , flora (microbiology) , pyrus communis , identification key , taxonomy (biology) , genetics , bacteria
A new species, namely Pyrus cordifolia ( P . sect. Pashia ) is described as new to science, and two new records including P. tamamschianiae ( P . sect. Pyrus ) and P. theodorovii var. latifolia ( P . sect. Argyromalon ) are reported for the flora of Iran. These taxa are compared with their closest relatives. Photographs and a distribution map of these taxa as well as an illustration of the new species are presented. An identification key to members of P . sect. Pashia in Iran is provided.
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