Turkish Journal of Botany
DOI
10.3906/bot-1010-2
Abstract
Peduncle anatomy was investigated in 20 species of Onobrychis Miller sect. Heliobrychis Bunge from Iran by light microscopy. Ten quantitative and qualitative characters were studied in the peduncle cross sections. Results showed that qualitative characters represent considerable variations within the section, some of which such as outline shape of the peduncle cross section, density of papillae on hair surface, and position of cavities in peduncles are taxonomically important characters to differ annual species from perennials in the section. Four groups were distinguished within the perennial species according to peduncle anatomical characters. In addition, a key is provided for the taxa based on these characters.
Keywords
Anatomical characters, cross section, Leguminoseae, Onobrychis, Heliobrychis
First Page
27
Last Page
37
Recommended Citation
KARAMIAN, ROYA; BEHJOU, ALI MORADI; and RANJBAR, MASSOUD
(2012)
"Anatomical findings of Onobrychis sect. Heliobrychis (Fabaceae) in Iran and their taxonomic implications,"
Turkish Journal of Botany: Vol. 36:
No.
1, Article 4.
https://doi.org/10.3906/bot-1010-2
Available at:
https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/botany/vol36/iss1/4
