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Type: Article
Published: 2016-12-22
Page range: 181–187
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Saxifraga hakkariensis (Saxifragaceae), a new species from Hakkâri province (Turkey) belonging to section Porphyrion

Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Education, Department of Biology, TR-65080 Van, Turkey
Eudicots Endemic plants Irano-Turanian Saxifraga taxonomy

Abstract

A new species, Saxifraga hakkariensis (sect. Porphyrion), is described and illustrated from Hakkâri province, Turkey. From the morphological point of view, it appears to be similar to Saxifraga paniculata, but it differs in several morphological features including plant height, leaf and flower size. A comprehensive description of this species is provided, including detailed illustrations and photographs, geographical distribution, habitat and ecology, vernacular name and IUCN conservation status.