Synopsis of the sect. Hymenocoleus, sect. Hymenostegis, and sect. Macrophyllium belonging to Astragalus (Fabaceae) in Turkey

Authors: SEHER KARAMAN ERKUL, ZEKİ AYTAÇ, MURAT EKİCİ

Abstract: A synopsis of the sect. Hymenocoleus Bunge, sect. Hymenostegis Bunge, and sect. Macrophyllium Boiss. belonging to Astragalus L. in Turkey is given based on a revisional study carried out in Turkey. As a result of this study, an account of 19 species including keys and general distribution as well as their conservation status in Turkey is given. It is determined that A. narmanicus Karaman & Aytaç is new to science and A. expetitus Maassoumi, A. pereshkhoranicus Maassoumi & F.Ghahrem., and A. marivanensis Maassoumi & Podlech do not exist in Turkey. Additionally, the name of the sect. Hymenocoleus is preserved.

Keywords: Astragalus, section, conspectus, Turkey

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