Cytotaxonomy of Smithia ciliata Royle (Fabaceae)

Abstract

Cytotaxonomy of Smithia ciliata Royle, collected from Panighat (1700 msl), Kathmandu valley, is reported. The somatic chromosome number was found to be 2n = 38 with the basic number being n = 19.  Karyotype structure is predominated with medium sized chromosomes and with median constrictions.

Key-words: chromosome count; karyotype; meiosis.

DOI: 10.3126/botor.v6i0.2921

Botanica Orientalis - Journal of Plant Science (2009) 6: 111-113