Notes on Vicia sepium and Astragalus kiamaky-dagensis in Iran

Fabaceae (Leguminosae) is one of the largest and most economically important plant families worldwide. In Iran, the most species-rich genera include Astragalus L., Onobrychis Mill., Trifolium Tourn. ex L. and Vicia L. Vicia sepium L. is reported here as a new record for the flora of Iran. Additionally, the description of the endemic Astragalus kiamaky-daghensis Maassoumi & Podlech (sect. Incani) is completed based on newly collected material. Vicia sepium was found at the margins of Quercus woodlands of the Arasbaran area at ۱۶۰۰–۱۷۰۰ m elevation. Astragalus kimaky-dagensis, previously described without fruit characters, was recollected from its type locality on the rocky slopes of Kiamaky-Daghii Mountain (۲۳۰۰–۲۵۰۰ m). Newly collected specimens include mature legumes, allowing completion of their morphological description. Fruit characters indicate a close affinity to Astragalus siahcheshmehensis, although the two species differ in plant height and leaflet number. A detailed description of V. sepium and legumes of A. kiamaky-daghensis, pictures, and a distribution map for both species are presented.

کلیدواژه ها:

Arasbaran area ، Astragalus ، Biodiversity ، Fabaceae ، flora of Iran ، new record ، Vicia