Rhamnus lojaconoi,nuova specie endemica della Sicilia

Abstract

Rhamnus lojaconoi, a new endemic species of Sicily. – The new species Rhamnus lojaconoi, occurring in the mediterranean-temperate forest of the Madonie (Northern Sicily) and probably a relict element connected with R. glandulosa Ait., endemic on the Atlantic Islands and living in similar habitats, is described. The taxonomic arrangement, the genetic interpretation and the ecology are also discussed.