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Karyosystematic studies onRubiaceae: Chromosome counts from Sri Lanka

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Chromosome numbers for 16 different taxa ofRubiaceae from Sri Lanka are presented. Counts for 13 species, including 5 genera and 1 tribe, are new. The results are listed, compared with available literature data and discussed in regard to their systematical importance.

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Kiehn, M. Karyosystematic studies onRubiaceae: Chromosome counts from Sri Lanka. Pl Syst Evol 154, 213–223 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00990124

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