A new species of Silene sect. Dipterosperma (Caryophyllaceae)from Sicily
- Autori: Brullo, C; Brullo, S; Giusso del Galdo, G; Ilardi, V; Sciandrello, S
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2012
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Caryophyllaceae, Silene kemoniana sp. nov., taxonomy,chorology, ecology, morphology, Sicily.
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/74618
Abstract
Silene kemoniana, a new species of the section Dipterosperma from NW Sicily, is described and illustrated. It is a therophyte that occurs in mountains near Palermo, where it grows on Mesozoic limestones in xerophilous garigues. Its relationships with S. colorata and allied species are also examined. A key of the species belonging to sect. Dipterosperma is provided.