Morphological Evidence Supports the Taxonomic Reinstatement of the Endemic Chinese Species <i>Iris pandurata</i> (Iridaceae) by Segregation from <i>I. tigridia</i>
Unfortunately, the statuses of the numerous names of the genus <i>Iris</i> at specific rank remain unresolved. This study considers <i>I. pandurata</i>, the species that was first described in 1880 and then 30 years later and is, however, still synonymized with <i>I. ti...
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Plants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/23/3418 |
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| Summary: | Unfortunately, the statuses of the numerous names of the genus <i>Iris</i> at specific rank remain unresolved. This study considers <i>I. pandurata</i>, the species that was first described in 1880 and then 30 years later and is, however, still synonymized with <i>I. tigridia</i>. The morphological relationship between these two species and <i>I. trippneriana</i>, a previously unplaced name, has been assessed here. The morphological analysis has revealed that <i>I. pandurata</i> and <i>I. trippneriana</i> are actually a single species that can easily be distinguished from <i>I. tigridia</i> by the rhizome shape, the adventitious roots shape, the flowering stem structure, and the falls ornamentation. The results support the reinstatement and recognition of <i>I. pandurata</i> at specific rank, including <i>I. trippneriana</i> as a synonym. Being endemic to China, <i>I. pandurata</i> has a narrow distribution range in the Qilian Mountains in the Gansu and Qinghai provinces. This report provides an updated nomenclature for <i>I. pandurata</i>, including <i>I. tigridia</i>, detailed photographs of living plants to facilitate identification, images of type specimens, a list of specimens examined, and comments on their distributions and habitats. A lectotype for <i>I. trippneriana</i> is designated here. |
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| ISSN: | 2223-7747 |