An account on the floral dimorphism and ecology of the genus Moltkiopsis I.M.Johnst. (Boraginaceae) in Saudi Arabia

Authors: TURKI ALTURKI, JACOB THOMAS

Abstract: A brief account on the morphology and ecology of the monotypic genus Moltkiopsis I.M.Johnst. (Boraginaceae) is given. An overview of the genus with notes on heterostyly, communities, soil, regeneration, vernacular names, etc. is presented. Variations present in some of the populations of Moltkiopsis ciliata (Forssk.) I.M.Johnst., particularly in the floral parts, are also explained in detail.

Keywords: Moltkiopsis ciliata, Boraginaceae, Saudi Arabia, floral dimorphism, ecology

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