Title of article :
A taxonomic revision of the genus Sorghum Moench (Poaceae: Andropogoneae) in Iran
Author/Authors :
Karimi ، N. Department of Plant and Animal Biology - Faculty of Biological Science and Technology - University of Isfahan , Saeidi ، H. Department of Plant and Animal Biology - Faculty of Biological Science and Technology - University of Isfahan
Abstract :
The taxonomic status of the genus Sorghum Moench in Iran was evaluated. 163 accessions were studied using 75 morphological characters. The results indicated that the genus occurs in Iran with 4 species, S. propinquum, S. halepense, S.× drummondii, and S. bicolor. Sorghum propinquum (Kunth) Hitchc. is reported for the first time from Iran. This species is morphologically similar to S. halepense (L.) Pers. but differs from it in characteristics of rhizomes, leaf mid-vein, and inflorescence. Also, images and identification key for taxa is presented.
Keywords :
Gramineae , Panicoideae , Sorghum , Taxonomy , Morphology , flora of Iran
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
