Abstract
Ptilimnium texense J.M. Coult St Rose is currently treated as either a synonym of P costatum (Elliott) Raf. or a hybrid of P. capillaceum (Michx.) Raf. and P. nuttalhi (DC ) Britton. A study utilizing molecular, morphological, and ecological data was undertaken to determine its taxonomic status. Evidence is presented for the recognition of P. texense as a distinct species. Píilimnium texense is endemic to the West Gulf Coastal Plain where it occurs in bogs, acid seeps, and wet pine savannas in east central Texas, west central Louisiana, and southern Arkansas. A key to the genus Ptilimnium Raf is provided.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 641-651 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Nov 23 2010 |
Keywords
- INHS
- Ptihmnium costatum
- West gulf coastal plain
- Endemic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Plant Science