J Syst Evol ›› 1993, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (1): 42-44.

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A Cytological Study on Acanthochlamys bracteata P. C. Kao (Acanthochlamyaceae)

Kao Pao-chung, Tang Ya, Guo Wei-hong   

  • Published:1993-01-10

Abstract: Chromosome number, 2n=38, is reported for Acanthochlamys bracteata P. C. Kao for the first time. This number and the basic chromosome number x= 19 imply the isolated position of this genus in monocotyledons. The affinities are discussed based on the cytological evidence. It seems that Acanthochlamy is more closely related to Aspidistra and Tupistra of the Liliaceae than to any of theAmaryllidaceae.

Key words: Acanthochlamys bracteata P. C. Kao, Chromosome number, Affinity