A new species of Allium (Alliaceae) from Dalmatia, Croatia
- Authors: Bogdanović, S; Brullo S; Mitić B; Salmeri C
- Publication year: 2008
- Type: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Key words: Adriatic Sea; Allium croaticum; karyology; leaf anatomy; morphology; palynology; taxonomy
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/41205
Abstract
Allium croaticum, a new species from the island of Vis in Central Dalmatia (Croatia) is described and illustrated. Its relationships with allied species belonging to the A. stamineum group (Allium section Codonoprasum) are discussed. It is a diploid species (2n = 16), colonizing calcareous screes and flowering in early summer. Its morphology, leaf anatomy, karyology, palynology, ecology and taxonomic position are examined.