A new genus for <em>Papaver</em> sect. <em>Meconella</em> and new combinations in <em>Roemeria</em> (Papaveraceae) in Europe and the Mediterranean area
Enrico Banfi, Fabrizio Bartolucci, Jean‐Marc Tison, Gabriele Galasso
Abstract
According to recent molecular phylogenetic studies the Papaver species belonging to P. sect. Argemonidium should be transferred in the genus Roemeria, and species of P. sect. Meconella should be treated as a distinct genus. Accordingly, the new genus Oreomecon is here established, seven new combinations are proposed and one name is typified. Furthermore, the correct names in Roemeria for the eleven, currently accepted, Papaver species in the Euro-Mediterranean area are provided, including nine new combinations.
Topics & Concepts
PapaverGenusSectPapaveraceaeBiologyBotanyPhylogenetic treeZoologyGeneticsGeneAlkaloidMediterranean and Iberian flora and faunaPlant and Fungal Species DescriptionsPlant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies