Spiranthes igniorchis (Orchidaceae), a new and rare cryptic species from the south-central Florida subtropical grasslands
| Autor: | Matthew C. Pace, Steve L. Orzell, Kenneth M. Cameron, Edwin L. Bridges |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
0106 biological sciences
0301 basic medicine Species complex Orchidaceae Range (biology) Ecology Rare species Plant Science Subtropics Biology biology.organism_classification 010603 evolutionary biology 01 natural sciences Plant ecology 03 medical and health sciences 030104 developmental biology Genus Spiranthes Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics |
| Zdroj: | Brittonia. 69:323-339 |
| ISSN: | 1938-436X 0007-196X |
| Popis: | Species complexes and cryptic species pose inherent challenges to taxonomists, systematists, and conservationists; Spiranthes (Orchidaceae) is a traditionally systematically challenging genus in which species complexes and cryptic species are a common phenomenon. Using an integrated approach of molecular phylogenetic, morphometric, and phenological data, we describe Spiranthes igniorchis, a new and rare species from frequently burned subtropical grasslands of Avon Park Air Force Range in south-central Florida. Spiranthes igniorchis is closely related and morphologically similar to Spiranthes longilabris, however S. igniorchis has smaller-sized flowers that bloom in the wet season, in contrast to S. longilabris, which has larger sized flowers that bloom in the dry season. We also present a discussion of its distinguishing characteristics and the challenges associated with species identification within Spiranthes. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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