Ecogeographical differentiation patterns inAdonis sect.Consiligo (Ranunculaceae) |
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Authors: | M H Hoffmann |
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Institution: | (1) Institut für Geobotanik und Botanischer Garten, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Neuwerk 21, D-06108 Halle (Saale), Germany |
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Abstract: | Adonis sect.Consiligo is split into three subsections based on morphology, growth pattern, pollen and fruit morphology. For all species distribution maps are provided and discussed with regard to their ecology and climatic requirements. These data reveal additional characters that support the classification of the taxa. Most species of the section grow in continental Eurasiatic steppes and mountain steppe habitats. Only the species of subsect.Amurenses grow in Far Eastern temperate forests and prefer a more oceanic climate. The taxonomic position of these strongly divergent species is supported by the distributional and ecological data. The evolution ofAdonis sect.Consiligo occurred under strong climatic control. During evolution the taxa could only slightly widen their ecological amplitude and, thus, ecology remained rather stable except that of the subsect.Amurenses. Ecological and distributional data can be used to validate taxonomy and phylogeny and reveal additional informations. |
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Keywords: | Ranunculaceae Adonis Morphology growth pattern taxonomy ecology climatic requirements evolution |
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