Overview in representatives of Rumex and Persicaria (Polygonaceae Juss.) in the flora of Bulgaria
| dc.contributor.author | Raycheva, Tsvetanka | |
| dc.contributor.author | Stoyanov, Kiril | |
| dc.contributor.author | Raycheva, Teodora | |
| dc.contributor.author | Karaycheva, Gergana | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mladenov, Rumen | |
| dc.contributor.author | Stoyanov, Plamen | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-30T21:29:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-30T21:29:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-04-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The taxonomy of Rumex L. and Persicaria Mill. has been the subject of revisions for decades. The high morphological similarity between closely related taxa is probably due to a recent divergence and subsequent process of intensive speciation. As a result, complex species aggregates have formed in the genera Rumex and Persicaria. Hybridization processes, aided by their broad ecological plasticity and adaptation in anthropogenically influenced habitats, are major factors for the dynamic occupation of pioneer sites, with the potential to become aggressive weeds. This requires clarification and knowledge of the species diversity in these groups, which are an important component of the floras of many countries worldwide. As a result of recent studies, new hybrids of the genus Rumex have been discovered for our flora. This is an indication that the number of hybrids is greater than indicated in the summarized publications on the Bulgarian flora. Furthermore, the lack of taxonomic studies creates a need to reassess the phylogenetic relationships and status of taxa in the polymorphic, non-monophyletic groups of Rumex and Persicaria in our country. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1313-9940 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.uni-plovdiv.bg/handle/store/1023 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski" | |
| dc.subject | Bulgaria | |
| dc.subject | Polygonaceae | |
| dc.subject | Rumex | |
| dc.subject | Persicaria | |
| dc.title | Overview in representatives of Rumex and Persicaria (Polygonaceae Juss.) in the flora of Bulgaria | |
| dc.type | Article |