Title of article :
Centaurea fenzlii, a new record for the flora of the South Caucasus
Author/Authors :
Asatryan ، A. Institute of Botany after A. Takhtajyan - National Academy of Science of Armenia , Nersesyan ، A. Institute of Botany after A. Takhtajyan - National Academy of Science of Armenia , Rudov ، A. 2 Halophytes and C4 Plants Research Laboratory, Department of Plant Sciences - Institute of Botany after A. Takhtajyan - National Academy of Science of Armenia
Abstract :
Centaurea fenzlii Reichardt (Asteraceae) is reported as a new record for the flora of Armenia. Centaurea fenzlii is a species from the Centaurea sect. Cynaroides, a section with no previous records in the South Caucasus. It is found in Vayots Dzor province, in the steppe surrounded by sparse juniper and oak communities. In this paper, a key for the biennial Centaurea spp. in the South Caucasus as well as updated diagnostic characters are provided. The article discusses phytogeographical data for the new population and addresses concerns related to the conservation status of the species.
Keywords :
Asteraceae , flora of Armenia , Centaurea , sect. Cynaroides , Threatened Species
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Botany
