Morphology and anatomy of Kitaibelia balansae (Malvaceae), with notes on chorology in Turkey

Guvenc A., Duman H.

BIOLOGIA, vol.60, no.4, pp.393-401, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: BIOLOGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.393-401
  • Gazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Kitaibelia balansae BOISS., is the only Turkish representative of the genus Kitaibelia. A full description and an illustration of the species are given, along with some additional information about its ecology, phytogeography and conservation status. The anatomy of leaf blade and stem of the species are described and illustrated. Druses and glandular hairs are characteristic on both leaf and stem.