Flavonoid diversity and endemism in Arnica subgenus Austromontana |
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Authors: | Steven J Wolf Keith E Denford |
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Institution: | 1. Biology Department, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington 99362, U.S.A.;2. Botany Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E9, Canada |
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Abstract: | Eighty-seven populations, representing eight species of Amica subgenus Austromontana, were examined for flavonoids. A total of 22 compounds, including simple and methylated flavone and flavonol glycosides as well as methylated aglycones, were isolated and identified. The two widespread species, A. cordifolia and its presumed early derivative A. latifolia, are ancestral species of the subgenus. From these two species, major evolutionary diversification within the subgenus has taken place largely in the Klamath region of Oregon and California, resulting in the formation of several rare, endemic species. These endemics are generally characterized by reduced flavonoid profiles and/or an increase in the number of methylated aglycones while, in contrast, the wider ranging species have few methylated aglycones and more glycosides. However, one species, A. viscosa, a rare volcanic endemic, exhibits the most elaborate and specialized flavonoid profile within the subgenus. |
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Keywords: | Compositae flavonoids methylation diversity reduction endemism |
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