Ersal A., Karabacak E.
IConPB 2025 - International Congress on Plant Biology, Denizli, Türkiye, 3 - 06 Eylül 2025, ss.113, (Özet Bildiri)
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Yayın Türü:
Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
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Basıldığı Şehir:
Denizli
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Basıldığı Ülke:
Türkiye
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Sayfa Sayıları:
ss.113
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Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli:
Evet
Özet
The Euphorbiaceae is one of the largest families within the class Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons), exhibiting a cosmopolitan distribution across all continents except Antarctica. Comprising approximately 340 genera and over 7,500 species worldwide, the family is characterized by a wide range of morphological and ecological diversity. Among its members,the genus Euphorbia L. stands out as the most prominent, anatomically distinguished by the presence of branched latex canals distributed throughout the stem and leaf tissues. This structural adaptation has contributed to its common designation in Turkish vernacular as "sütleğen" (spurge). In traditional medicine, the latex of various Euphorbia species has been employed in the treatment of dermatological conditions, jaundice, asthma, and rheumatism. Turkey is recognized as one of the global hotspots of plant diversity, owing to its unique geographical position at the intersection of three major phytogeographical regions: the Mediterranean, Irano-Turanian, and Euro-Siberian. This convergence generates a remarkable range of ecological niches that harbor a high number of plant taxa, including a significant proportion of endemics. Within this biogeographical framework, Çanakkale Province emerges as a floristically significant region,particularly notable for the confluence of Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian elements, which together enhance its botanical richness and endemicity. According to Flora of Turkey (Vol. 7), 109 taxa of Euphorbia are recorded; with subsequent taxonomic additions, this number has reached approximately 120, of which 18 are endemic to the region. Floristic surveys conducted within the borders of Çanakkale Province have documented the presence of 26 naturally occurring Euphorbia taxa, underscoring the region’s importance in the distribution and conservation of this ecologically and medicinally significant genus.