A new species of Silene sect. Dipterosperma, named S. nefelites C. BRULLO, S. BRULLO, GIUSSO & ILARDI spec. nova, from Sicily is described and illustrated. Some of the characteristics are pinnately nerved leaves, 10-25 mm long bracts and 10-15 mm long filaments. It is a therophyte occurring on the top of Mt. Erice, near Trapani, where it grows on calcareous rocky stands. Its relationships with S. colorata and allied species are also examined. A key to the Sicilian species belonging to S. sect. Dipterosperma is provided.

Silene nefelites (Caryophyllaceae) a new annual species from Sicily

BRULLO, Salvatore;GIUSSO DEL GALDO, GIANPIETRO;
2014-01-01

Abstract

A new species of Silene sect. Dipterosperma, named S. nefelites C. BRULLO, S. BRULLO, GIUSSO & ILARDI spec. nova, from Sicily is described and illustrated. Some of the characteristics are pinnately nerved leaves, 10-25 mm long bracts and 10-15 mm long filaments. It is a therophyte occurring on the top of Mt. Erice, near Trapani, where it grows on calcareous rocky stands. Its relationships with S. colorata and allied species are also examined. A key to the Sicilian species belonging to S. sect. Dipterosperma is provided.
2014
Caryophyllaceae; Chorology; Ecology. - Flora of Sicily; Silene nefelites; Silenoideae. - Taxonomy
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