A synopsis of the genus Ranunculus (Ranunculaceae) in Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

2 Research Institute of Forests and Rangelands, Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran

10.22092/ijb.2024.364200.1441

Abstract

Ranunculus is the largest genus of Ranunculaceae, with an estimated 600 species distributed worldwide, especially with numerous species in the temperate zones. Based on collecting living plants in the field and analysis of 750 specimens from various herbaria, 59 species were recognized from Iran. In this paper, the taxonomy of the genus mainly follows that of Farsi version of the genus in Flora of Iran with some changes where necessary. According to these data one new species, four new records, three synonyms, and one status change were proposed during the last 30 years. The taxa are differentiated mainly by the shape and size of their leaves, calyx form, and fruits. Correct names and synonyms are presented. Ecological conditions and habitat of many species were studied by sampling in the habitat. An identification key was prepared and the synopsis of the species is proposed here. Diagnostic characteristic traits are presented for most of the taxa. Selected examined specimens are given for all the taxa.

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Article Title [Persian]

خلاصه‌ای از جنس آلاله (Ranunculus، آلالگان Ranunculaceae) در ایران

Authors [Persian]

  • منیژه پاکروان فرد 1
  • مصطفی اسدی 2
1 گروه علوم‌گیاهی، دانشکده علوم‌زیستی، دانشگاه الزهرا، تهران، ایران
2 موسسه تحقیقات جنگلها و مراتع کشور، سازمان تحقیقات، آموزش و ترویج کشاورزی، تهران، ایران
Abstract [Persian]

آلاله بزرگترین جنس تیره آلاله، با حدود 600 گونه دارای پراکندگی جهانی به‌خصوص درنواحی معتدل است. براساس مطالعات انجام شده بر روی گیاهان جمع‌آوری شده از رویشگاه و نمونه‌های خشک از هرباریوم‌های متعدد، تعداد 57 گونه از ایران شناسایی شد. در این مقاله تاکسونومی جنس به‌طور عمده بر اساس نسخه فارسی ارائه شده در فلور ایران با تغییرات ضروری تنظیم شده است. بر اساس این داده‌ها یک گونه جدید، چهار گزارش جدید برای ایران، سه مترادف و یک تغییر وضعیت در طول 30 سال گذشته برای جنس آلاله گزارش شده است. آرایه‌ها بر اساس شکل و اندازه برگ، وضعیت کاسبرگ‌ها و میوه از یکدیگر متمایز شده‌اند. نام صحیح و نام‌های مترادف نوشته شده است. ویژگی‌های اکولوژیکی و رویشگاهی بر روی نمونه‌های متعدد با نمونه‌برداری در طبیعت مورد بررسی قرار گرفت. کلید شناسائی گونه‌ها به همراه خلاصه‌ای از گونه‌ها ارائه شده است. صفات متمایز‌کننده برای بیشتر آرایه‌ها نوشته شده است. تعدادی از نمونه‌های مطالعه شده آرایه‌ها آورده شده است.

Keywords [Persian]

  • باتراکیوم
  • آلاله
  • فلور ایران
  • تاکسونومی

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  • Receive Date: 22 November 2023
  • Revise Date: 09 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 08 April 2024

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