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Convergent patterns of variation in Ruellia caroliniensis and R. humilis (Acanthaceae)
Author(s): R. W. Long
Year: 1961
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club
Volume: 88
Issue: 6
Pages: 387-396
Article Topic(s): Genetics, Morphology, Taxonomy
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina wild petunia),
Abstract
Investigates the relationship between Ruellia caroliniensis and R. humilis in four states in the northeastern US where the species are sympatric. The two species were shown to hybridize and it is hypothesized that they are probably elements of the same biological species.Suggested Citation
R. W. Long. "Convergent patterns of variation in Ruellia caroliniensis and R. humilis (Acanthaceae)." Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 88.6 (1961): 387-396Go back