ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Angiosperms
;
Iridaceae
;
Gladiolus
;
G. atroviolaceus
;
G. communis
;
G. illyricus
;
G. imbricatus
;
G. italicus
;
Geography
;
morphology
;
multivariate analysis
;
chromosome numbers
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Representative specimens of the EuropeanGladiolus species (excl.G. palustris) were used to study variability and relationships. 25 characters were measured for cluster, principal component and Wells hybrid analyses (Figs. 1–3). Three (with PCA) respective five (cluster analysis) main groups are revealed. Bulb characteristics appear to be very useful for indentification. The subspecific status ofG. communis subsp.byzantinus is confirmed. Hybrids of four different parental combinations were detected in our collection. Most species include polyploid series. Partly 3x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x and aneuploid cytotypes but no diploids were found. Polyploids as pioneers and hybridization of sympatric species are apparently linked to migrations during the glacial periods.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00936001
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