Abstract
Abstract Albach D. C. & Al-Gharaibeh M.: Systematics and biogeography of Veronica subg. Pentasepalae from the Levant. —Willdenowia 45: 5–14. 2015. — Version of record first published online on 16 February 2015 ahead of inclusion in April 2015 issue; ISSN 1868-6397; © 2015 BGBM Berlin-Dahlem. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45101 The Levant in the E Mediterranean presents a region of remarkable species diversity due to the conjunction of four biogeographic provinces, a remarkable diversity of habitats and long human history in the area. However, little is known about the evolutionary history of plants in the Levant. Here, we analyse plastid DNA data for members of Veronica subg. Pentasepalae (Plantaginaceae) from the Levant and adjacent areas. The data support the recognition of V. orientalis, V. leiocarpa and V. polifolia as separate species. Flow cytometric analyses demonstrate the former two to be octoploid but V. polifolia as tetraploid. The Levantine lineage of V. orientalis is clearly distinct f...
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