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Issue: Vol. 768 No. 4: 5 Aug. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-08-05
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.768.4.8
Page range: 286-294
Abstract views: 32
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Taxonomic notes on the genus Stizolophus (Asteraceae, Cardueae—Centaureinae) from Iran

Department of Horticultural Science; Faculty of Agriculture; Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan; Mollasani; Iran
Eudicots Centaurea Compositae Flora Iranica identification key lectotypification new combination new subspecies nomenclature

Abstract

A taxonomic review of the genus Stizolophus in Iran has been carried out. One species, namely Stizolophus balsamita, is recognized in the genus. It is established that “(Lam.) Koch” is the correct author for Stizolophus balsamita. Stizolophus balsamita subsp. kermanensis is proposed as a new combination and lectotypified, and St. balsamita subsp. nigra is described as a new subspecies. In addition, the geographic distributions of all the three subspecies recognized in Iran are mapped. Finally, a taxonomic key to the subspecies of St. balsamita is provided.

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How to Cite

Negaresh, K. (2026) Taxonomic notes on the genus Stizolophus (Asteraceae, Cardueae—Centaureinae) from Iran. Phytotaxa 768 (4): 286–294. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.768.4.8