Statice angustifolia Tausch (1824: 254) Limonium angustifolium (Tausch) Turrill (1937: 252) Limonium angustifolium (Tausch) Degen (1937: 540) Limonium vulgare subsp. angustifolium (Tausch) P. Fournier (1937: 720) Statice serotina Reichenbach (1831: 191) Limonium vulgare subsp. serotinum (Rchb.) Gams (1927: 1884) Limonium serotinum (Rchb.) Pignatti (1973: 220) The genus Limonium (Plumbaginaceae) in Greece Brullo, Salvatore Erben, Matthias Phytotaxa 2016 2016-01-05 240 1 448 450 6QDRT Miller (1768 Miller 1768 [178,588,151,176] Magnoliopsida Plumbaginaceae Limonium Plantae Caryophyllales 29 Tracheophyta species narbonense    Type( neotypedesignated by Erben 1988):― FRANCE.  Aude: Gruissanbei Narbonne, Salzsumpf,  7 September 1972, Erben 56(M!, isoneotypesin M!, Herb. Erben!).   =   Statice angustifolia Tausch (1824: 254)≡  Limonium angustifolium(Tausch) Turrill (1937: 252)≡   Limonium angustifolium(Tausch) Degen (1937: 540)≡   Limonium vulgaresubsp. angustifolium(Tausch) P. Fournier (1937: 720). Type ( lectotypedesignated by Erben 1981:― CROATIA. Dalmatia:E Dalmatia, Tausch s.n.( PRC!).   =   Statice serotina Reichenbach (1831: 191)≡   Limonium vulgaresubsp. serotinum(Rchb.) Gams (1927: 1884)≡   Limonium serotinum(Rchb.) Pignatti (1973: 220). Lectotype(here designated):―[Icon] tab. 572, fig. 998 ( Reichenbach 1831).   Description:—Plant perennial, glabrous, forming a sub-shrub 15–75 cmtall, with several erect stems and a robust tap-root. Caudices 1.5–5.0 cm long, branched, leaves in rosettes at apices. Leaves fleshy, dark green, normally flat, 5–40 cmlong and 1–9 cmbroad, more or less narrowly oblanceolate, elliptic or obovate, apex obtuse to acute, mucronate, with one central nerve and many clearly visible pinnately branching lateral nerves, gradually tapering into the petiole. Stems 10–70 cmlong, rugose, nearly straight to slightly flexuous, branching begins above the lower third of the stems. Inflorescence corymbose or obtrullate in outline. Sterile branches absent or very few, 1–5 cmlong. Fertile branches 5–28 cmlong, straight to slightly curved, directed obliquely upwards, forming branching angles of 40°– 65°, longer branches in the upper half divided. Spikes 8–35 mmlong, straight to curved, erect to directed obliquely upwards. Spikelets 4.5–6.0 mm long, composed of 2–4 flowers, often very densely arranged with 5–10 per cm. Outer bract 1.3–2.1 mmlong and 1.4–2.2 mmbroad, triangular-ovate, acute; bract margin broadly membranous; central part slightly fleshy, sometimes only at the base, acuminate. Middle bract membranous, 1.9–2.7 mmlong and 1.6–1.8 mmbroad, triangular-ovate to trapezoid, asymmetrically emarginate. Inner bract 3.8–4.3 mmlong and 2.4–3.4 mmbroad, elliptic to obovate, on the upper end premorse and emarginate; bract margin broadly membranous; central part fleshy, green, oblong, on the upper end premorse, emarginate. Calyx obconical, 3.9–5.0 mm long, exceeding the inner bract by 0.8–2.0 mm; calyx tube sparsely to densely long hairy; with 5 ribs ending at the base of lobes; calyx lobes ca. 0.3–0.9 × 0.7–1.2 mm, triangular, often with small intermediate lobes; calyx seam very plicate. Corolla blue to violet.  Chromosome number:—2n = 36 ( Erben 1978, Artelari 1984a, b, 1992, Georgakopoulou et al.2006; Erben Li–892, Li–1739, Li–1740, unpubl.).   Distribution:—Throughout the Mediterranean region.  L. narbonenseoccurs in the Greek regions of Makedonia, Sterea Ellas, Attika, Thessaly and the Peloponnese. It is also found on the islands of Chios, Donousa, Euboea, Kerkyra, Kos, Limnos, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Samos, Skiathos and Thirasia ( Fig. 94G).  Habitat:—Salt marshes, rocky coast.  Taxonomic remarks:—Apart from its chromosome number (2n = 36),  L. narbonensecan be distinguished from its allied species in Greece(  L. pagasaeum,  L. brevipetiolatum,  L. compactumand  L. hirsuticalyx) by the shape and size of its spikes and spikelets. The hybrid  L. narbonense × pagasaeumwas found in the western part of the Pagasitikos Gulf (Sinus Pagasaeus). This hybrid has a habit that is intermediate between the two parent taxa, longer spikelets than either parent, and a chromosome number of 2n = 54 ( Georgakopoulou & al., 2006; Erben = Li–1741, unpubl.).  L. narbonenseis considered to be the Mediterranean geographical vicariant of  L. vulgare, which has a typical North Atlantic distribution. Not only do the two species share a similar habit, they also have the same tetraploid chromosome complement.   Specimensexamined:—  GREECE. Thrace: Westlichvor Alexandrupolis, am Strand des Ägäischen Meers,  23 October 1954,  H. & E. Walter3241(B); Bay of Lagoson E 5, shore of the bay, sand,  0–2 m,  6 September 1972, Uotila 20317(Herb. Greuter).—  Makedonia:Pydna, in salsis litoreis,  11 November 1969,  K. H. Rechinger38224(B); Nom. Kavala, ca. 1 kmnördlich von Keramoti, auf sandig-brackigen Stellen am Meer,  9 June 1987, Erben s.n.(Herb. Erben = Li–892); In arenosis maritimis mt. Athos,  May 1909, Dimonie s.n.(M).—  Thessaly:Volos, pantani,  13 October 2007,  Brullo& Guarinos.n., sheet 1(CAT, Herb. Erben); Küste am Campingplatz Pefkakiabei Vólos,  18 September 1981,  G. & P. Döbbelers.n.(Herb. Erben); Nomós Lárisa, Eparchia Tirnavos, Piniós-Delta, bei Mesángala und Paleópirgos, Salzwiesen in Meeresnähe,  5 m,  18 September 1981,  Raus& Royl5506(B); Nea Aghialos(Volos),  13 October 2007,  Brullo& Giussos.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben); Volos(pantani),  13 October 2007,  Brullo& Giussos.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben).—  Sterea Ellas: Admeridiem pagi Avlaki(ab oppido Lamia orientem versus), 0 m, in planis limosis subsalsis pone litus,  11 October 1975, Greuter 13093(Herb. Greuter).—  Attica:In maritimis Phaleri,  2–14 July 1850, Orphanides 266(M); Attica, ad Phalerum,  24 September 1855,  De  30• Phytotaxa240 (1) © 2016 Magnolia Press BRULLO & ERBEN   FIGURE 6.  Limonium narbonense(Tausch) Erben. A )Habit; B)Spikelet; C)Outer bract; D)Middle bract; E)Inner bract; F)Calyx; G)Calyx lobes. (Habit drawn from “Kortos, Brullo & Sciandrello s.n., CAT”, spikelet details from “ Orphanides 266,M”).  Heldreich s.n.(M); In planitie marittima Phaleri, De Heldreich 495(B); In salsuginosis ad Phalerum, 16 August 1855, Sartori s.n.(B); In maritimis Phaleri, 8 September 1877, De Heldreich s.n.(GZU); Phalerus, Heldreich s.n.(B); In maritimis Phaleri Atticae, September 1877, Orphanides s.n.(M); Athenae ad Phalerum, Aug. 1885, Hausknecht s.n.(B); Ad littora maris ad Phalerum, 3 October 1886, Bornmüller s.n.(B); Attica, Phaleron prope   LIMONIUM(PLUMBAGINACEAE)  Phytotaxa 240 (1) © 2016 Magnolia Press• 31 Athenas,  10 October 1886,  Bornmüllers.n.(B); Phaleron,  25 August 1897,  Leoniss.n.(B); Attica, prope Loutsa,  21 July 1930,  Guiol478(GZU); Propepagum Marathóna Atticae,  25 October 1971,  Stamatiadou14.124(M).—  Euboea: Insula Euboeaseptentrionalis. Insaxosis ad litus a pago Mantidiorientem versus,  30 June 1958,  K. H. Rechinger19479(M); Euboea: Chalkis, in planitie litorea,  6 September 1966,  K. H. Rechinger37912(B); Euvoia, Mantoudi, Kria Vrisi, wetland at mouth of Almirorrema River, salty wetland, heavy alluvial soil,  1 m,  17 June 1999,  Mucina LM6667/76(Herb. Erben); Euvoia, Isteia, Kanatádika, W of Mega Livárilaggon, depression on foot of leeward slope of coastal sand dune,  0.5 m,  22 June 1999,  Mucina LM6710/267(Herb. Erben); Euvoia, Isteia, Kanatádika, near Strongylo Lake, edge of salt-marsh; sandy soil,  0.5 m,  24 June 1999,  Mucina LM6724/295(Herb. Erben); Euvoia, Mantoudi, Kria Vrisi, dune slack with salt-ladden soil, leeward position,  2 m,  29 June 1999,  Mucina LM6784/c(Herb. Erben).— Sporades: InselSkiathos, Westseite, Biotop Koukounaries, am Ufer des Salzsees Limnos Strofilias, ca.  1 m,  9 October 1996,  Hahn& Koch(MSB 51691, Herb. Erben); Skiathos,  June 2000,  Franke& Iosifidou00/27(MSB 89916).—  Ionian Islands:Korfu: westl. Sidari (Nordküste) auf frischen Grabenaushub, ca.  1 m,  14 June 1977, Kuhbier s.n.(Herb. Erben); Korfu, NE von Aharavi, Strand in Richtung Akr. Ekaterini,  5 m,  20 July 2000, Vitek 2000–113(MSB 86713).—  Peloponnese:Prov. Achaia, feuchte Wiese bei Rion vor dem Kastell,  14 September 1969, Damboldt s.n.(B); Kortos ( Peloponneso),  1 September 2002,  Brullo& Sciandrellos.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben).— Cyclades:Donoussa, tra Stravos e Aspros,  28 August 1998,  Bartolo& Brullos.n., sheet 1(CAT, Herb. Erben); InselMilos, Küste westlich von Adamas, Sandflächen und Salzmarsch beim französischen Soldatenfriedhof des Krimkrieges,  10 May 2004, Kalheber 04–442(Herb. Kalheber); Naxos, Agios Ana, pantani salmastri,  30 August 2003,  Brullo& Bacchettas.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben); InselParos: Hauptort Paros / Parikia, nördlicher Ortsrand, Halophytenfluren auf Salzschlick,  2 m,  15 September 1993, Raus 20435und 20535a(B); Thirasia, Nordspitze (Siedlung und Hafen Millo), Kleindünen und angrenzende Lagune, Ruderalstellen,  0–2 m,  29 September 1986, Raus 12021(B).—  Dodecanese:Kos, Lampi, Sandstrand,  22 September 1973, Kaae s.n.(C); Isle of Kos. Insaline habitat at the salt lake, Tybaki, north coast,  19 May1975, Hansen s.n.(Herb. Greuter).— Eastern AegeanIslands:Chios, Aghia Helena (Karfas),  12 October 2007,  Brullo& Giussos.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben = Li–1740); Samos, Südküste, Psili Ammos bei Posidonion, Strand und alte Salinen,  15 October 1994, Kalheber 94–1532(Herb. Kalheber); Samos, ca. 3 kmW of the village of Psili Ammos, salt marsh,  25 August 1997,  Nielsen& Christansen12294(C); Samos, Psili Ammos, spiaggia,  10 June 2005,  Brullo& Musarellas.n.(CAT, Herb. Erben).— Northern AegeanIslands:Limnos, Ortslage Mirina,  40 m, Nord- Osthang der Festung, Brache, Trittrasen,  16 October 2012,  Biel BB_LI 12.032( Herb. Biel). 1972-09-07 France Salzsumpf Type Narbonne 29 2 neotype 1909-05 2007-10-13 1909-05 H. & E. Walter & K. H. Rechinger & von Keramoti & Brullo & Guarino & G. & P. Dobbeler & Raus & Royl & Nea Aghialos & Giusso & Volos Greece Westlich 1 Strand des Agaischen Meers Alexandrupolis 29 1 Dytiki Makedonia 1850-07-02 1975-10-11 1850-07-02 De Greece Avlaki Ad 29 1 Attiki 1886-10-10 2012-10-16 1886-10-10 K. H. Rechinger & Mucina LM & Hahn & Koch & Franke & Iosifidou & Brullo & Sciandrello & Bartolo & von Adamas & Bacchetta & Giusso & Nielsen & Christansen & Musarella & Osthang der Festung & Biel BB & Herb. Biel Iceland Magnolia Press 1 31 Bornmuller Athenas 30 1 Peloponnisos