Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition
In Egypt, taxonomic aspects of the genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae, Pancratieae) were thoroughly studied to point out the most reliable characters for taxon delimitation. Here, we base our species on both geographical and morphological features. The detailed taxonomic revision of genus Pancratiu...
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| author | Azza EL-HADIDY Monier ABD EL-GHANI Wafaa AMER Rania HASSAN |
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| description | In Egypt, taxonomic aspects of the genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae, Pancratieae) were thoroughly studied to point out the most reliable characters for taxon delimitation. Here, we base our species on both geographical and morphological features. The detailed taxonomic revision of genus Pancratium is based on field studies and the examination of representative specimens together with the authentic types deposited in the major herbaria of Egypt and Kew. Variations in the aerial scape, spathe, perianth, corona-teeth, pistil, stamens, capsules and seeds, as well as those of leaf base and leaf orientation are good markers to separate the different species. As a result, five species are recognized, including P. trianthum as a new record to the flora of Egypt. It is restricted to the south-eastern corner of Egypt (Gebel Elba region) and being unique in possessing solitary spathe and long attenuate leaf base. A specific key and descriptions are given with typifications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f8cdb5b2c5084eeeb590c884c1b739bd2022-12-22T02:07:25ZengSociety of Land Measurements and Cadastre from Transylvania (SMTCT)Notulae Scientia Biologicae2067-32052067-32642011-05-0132243810.15835/nsb3256125899Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New AdditionAzza EL-HADIDY0Monier ABD EL-GHANI1Wafaa AMER2Rania HASSAN3Cairo University, Faculty of Science, The Herbarium, Giza 12613Cairo University, Faculty of Science, The Herbarium, Giza 12613Professor, Faculty of Science, Cairo UniversityCairo University, Faculty of Science, The Herbarium, Giza 12613In Egypt, taxonomic aspects of the genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae, Pancratieae) were thoroughly studied to point out the most reliable characters for taxon delimitation. Here, we base our species on both geographical and morphological features. The detailed taxonomic revision of genus Pancratium is based on field studies and the examination of representative specimens together with the authentic types deposited in the major herbaria of Egypt and Kew. Variations in the aerial scape, spathe, perianth, corona-teeth, pistil, stamens, capsules and seeds, as well as those of leaf base and leaf orientation are good markers to separate the different species. As a result, five species are recognized, including P. trianthum as a new record to the flora of Egypt. It is restricted to the south-eastern corner of Egypt (Gebel Elba region) and being unique in possessing solitary spathe and long attenuate leaf base. A specific key and descriptions are given with typifications.http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/5612 |
| spellingShingle | Azza EL-HADIDY Monier ABD EL-GHANI Wafaa AMER Rania HASSAN Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition Notulae Scientia Biologicae |
| title | Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition |
| title_full | Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition |
| title_fullStr | Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition |
| title_short | Systematic Revision of the Genus Pancratium L. (Amaryllidaceae) in Egypt with a New Addition |
| title_sort | systematic revision of the genus pancratium l amaryllidaceae in egypt with a new addition |
| url | http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/5612 |
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