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The relationship of Sophora sect. Edwardsia (Fabaceae) to Sophora tomentosa, the type species of the genus Sophora, observed from DNA sequence data and morphological characters
Author(s): P. B. Heenan, M. I. Dawson and S. J. Wagstaff
Month: Dec
Year: 2004
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume: 146
Issue: 4
Pages: 439-446
Article Topic(s): Morphology,Taxonomy,Systematics
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Sophora tomentosa var. truncata (Yellow necklacepod),
Abstract
Describes the distinguishing morphological characteristics of Sophora tomentosa, the type species of the genus. The species has buoyant seeds dispersed by ocean currents. Germination is hypogeal, leaves are exstipulate, and filaments are terete. Sophora tomentosa also has a terminal elongate inflorescence and a smooth-walled legume.Suggested Citation
P. B. Heenan, M. I. Dawson and S. J. Wagstaff. "The relationship of Sophora sect. Edwardsia (Fabaceae) to Sophora tomentosa, the type species of the genus Sophora, observed from DNA sequence data and morphological characters." Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 146.4 (2004): 439-446.Go back