A new rhizomatous Oryza species (Poaceae) from Sri Lanka |
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| Authors: | DUNCAN A. VAUGHAN |
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| Affiliation: | International Rice Research Institute, P.O. Box933, Manila, Philippines |
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| Abstract: | VAUGHAN, D. A., 1990. A new rhizomatous Oryza species (Poaceae) from Sri Lanka. The confusing taxonomy of the Sri Lankan Oryza officinalis complex is clarified with the recognition of a new rhizomatous species, Oryza rhizomatis Vaughan. This species has been found across the dry zone. The other species of the complex in Sri Lanka, O. eichingeri , occurs in moist habitats and is smaller and less common than 0. rhizomatis. The new species is described. |
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| Keywords: | Gramineae Oryza species complex taxonomy wild rice |
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