species information (Systematics, BiolFlor-Names, Status) |
BiolFlor-Name |
family |
german name(s) |
Myrica gale L. |
Myricaceae » |
Moor-Gagelstrauch
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reference |
Kühn, I., Klotz, S. 2002: Systematik, Taxonomie und Nomenklatur. In: Klotz, S., Kühn, I., Durka, W. (Hrsg.): BIOLFLOR - Eine Datenbank mit biologisch-ökologischen Merkmalen zur Flora von Deutschland. Schriftenreihe für Vegetationskunde. Bonn »
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Synonymy (taxonomy after Wisskirchen & Haeupler, 1998) |
Myrica gale L. |
accepted |
Gale palustris A. Chev.., nom. illeg. |
Synonym |
Gale belgica Dumort. |
Synonym |
Myrica palustris Lam., nom. illeg. |
Synonym |
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Chromosome number » |
Basic chromosome number |
8 |
Chromosome number 2n |
48 |
Chromosome number (Germany) |
True |
Most common chromosome race |
False |
Ploidy level |
6 (hexaploid) |
Ploidy type |
P (polyploid with haploid basic number) |
Reference |
Oberdorfer, E. 1983: Pflanzensoziologische Exkursionsflora. Ulmer, Stuttgart |
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DNA content » |
DNA content (pg/2C) |
0.8 |
Chromosome number |
48 |
Quality |
chromosome number missing in original source; the most common number was added [f] |
Authorised in BENNET & LEITCH 2001 |
False |
Reference |
Hanson, L., Mahon, K.A.M.C., Johnson, M.A.T., Bennett, M.D. 2001: First Nuclear DNA C-values for another 25 angiosperm families. Annals of Botany 88:851-858 |
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Life form » |
Life form |
N (Nanophanerophyte) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Life span » |
Life span |
p (pluriennial-pollakanthic) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Vegetative propagation » |
Vegetative propagation |
a (Runner) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Shoot metamorphoses » |
Shoot metamorphoses |
a (Runner) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
Rosettes » |
Rosettes |
r (Erosulate plant) |
Qualifier |
always [1] |
special references:
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Skene, K.R., Sprent, J.I., Raven, J.A., Herdman, L. 2000: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Myrica gale L.. Journal of Ecology 88:1079-1094
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Kaplan, K., Prolingheuer, T. 1989: Zur Verbreitung und Bestandssituation des Gagals (Myrica gale L.) in Westfalen und der Grafschaft Bentheim. Decheniana 142:7-13
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Eber, W. 1996: Modularer Bau und klonales Wachstum bei krautigen Pflanzen. Verhandlungen der Gesellschaft für Ökologie 25:225-233
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Beijerinck, M.W. 1887: Beobachtungen und Betrachtungen über Wurzelknospen und Nebenwurzeln. Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. , Afd. Natuurk. , Tweede Sect. 25:1-146
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Flowering phenology » |
Begin of flowering (months) |
4 |
End of flowering (months) |
5 |
Duration of flowering (months) |
2 |
Number of flowering phases |
0 |
Symphenological Groups » |
Phenological group |
4 (Fagus-Lamiastrum-Phase) Phenological season: start of mid spring |
Reference |
Dierschke, H 1995: Phänologische und symphänologische Artengruppen von Blütenpflanzen in Mitteleuropa. Tuexenia 15: 523-560 |
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Type of reproduction » |
Type of reproduction |
vvs (mostly vegetatively, rarely by seed) |
Reference |
Skene, K.R., Sprent, J.I., Raven, J.A., Herdman, L. 2000: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Myrica gale L.. Journal of Ecology 88:1079-1094 |
Type of seed production » |
Type of seed production |
s (amphimictic, sexual) |
Reference |
Bengt, J. (Hrsg.) 2000: Flora Nordica 1. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm |
Dicliny » |
Dicliny |
so (hermaphroditic) |
Abundance |
rare [4] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny |
mo (monoecious) |
Abundance |
rare [4] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Dicliny |
do (dioecious) |
Abundance |
the rule [2] |
Reference |
Knuth, P. 1898: Handbuch der Blütenbiologie. Leipzig |
Pollen vector » |
Pollen vector |
wi (wind) Pollen vector group: ab (abiotische Bestäubung) |
Abundance |
always [1] |
Reference |
Bengt, J. (Hrsg.) 2000: Flora Nordica 1. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm |
Systematic reference |
species [S] |
Breeding system » |
Breeding system |
X (allogamous) |
Reference |
Anmerkung 2002: vgl. Klassifizierungsschema Abb. |
Flower color » |
Flower colour |
brown yellowish |
Basic flower colour |
br (brown) |
Reference |
Schubert, R., Jäger, E.J., Werner, K. (Hrsg.) 1987: Exkursionsflora Band 3. Atlas der Gefäßpflanzen. 6. Aufl., Volk und Wissen, Berlin |
Flower class after MUELLER » |
Flower class after MUELLER |
W (wind flowers) Typical pollinators: - |
Flower type after KUGLER » |
Flower type after KUGLER |
0 (not applicable) |
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Fruit type » |
Fruit type |
StF (drupe) |
Diaspore type » |
Diaspore type |
FZb (fruit with appendage) |
Germinule type » |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Germinule type |
FT (part of fruit) |
Information available |
True |
Development of nutritious appendages |
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Development of flat appendages |
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Development of elongated appendages |
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Development of additional appendages |
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Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Germinule type |
FZb (fruit with appendage) |
Information available |
True |
Development of nutritious appendages |
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Development of flat appendages |
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Development of elongated appendages |
sometimes [2] |
Development of additional appendages |
always [1] |
Weights » |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
FT (part of fruit) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Weight (minimum) [mg] |
0.8 |
Weight (mean) [mg] |
1.6 |
Weight (maximum) [mg] |
2.3 |
Sizes » |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
FT (part of fruit) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
1.7 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
2.1 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
2.4 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
1.2 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
1.4 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
1.7 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
0.9 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
1.1 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
1.1 |
Measured object |
Diaspore |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
FZb (fruit with appendage) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
1.8 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
2.2 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
2.5 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
2.0 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
2.3 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
2.9 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
1.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
1.5 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
1.7 |
Measured object |
Germinule |
Type of germinule or diaspore |
FZb (fruit with appendage) |
Constraint |
False |
Heteromorphic type |
n (not heteromorphic) |
Length (minimum) [mm] |
1.8 |
Length (mean) [mm] |
2.2 |
Length (maximum) [mm] |
2.5 |
Width (minimum) [mm] |
2.0 |
Width (mean) [mm] |
2.3 |
Width (maximum) [mm] |
2.9 |
Height (minimum) [mm] |
1.3 |
Height (mean) [mm] |
1.5 |
Height (maximum) [mm] |
1.7 |
special references:
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Skene, K.R., Sprent, J.I., Raven, J.A., Herdman, L. 2000: Biological Flora of the British Isles: Myrica gale L.. Journal of Ecology 88:1079-1094 (Gattung)
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Beijerink, W. 1947: Zadenatlas der Nederlandsche Flora. Biol. Stat. Wijster, Wageningen (Gattung)
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Berggren, G. 1981: Atlas of seeds and small fruits of Northwest-European plant species with morphological descriptions. - Part 3 (Salicaceae-Cruciferaceae). Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm (Gattung)
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Brouwer, W., Stählin, A. 1955: Handbuch der Samenkunde. DLG-Verlag, Frankfurt/Main (Gattung)
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Kaplan, K., Prolingheuer, T. 1989: Zur Verbreitung und Bestandssituation des Gagals (Myrica gale L.) in Westfalen und der Grafschaft Bentheim. Decheniana 142:7-13 (Gattung)
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Habitat » |
Habitat |
S3.2.1 (null) Alliance: Salicion cinereae
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Occurrence questionable |
False |
Occurence restricted |
False |
Annotation |
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Class » |
English circumscription |
08.4 (Heather and gorse heathlands) Class: Calluno-Ulicetea
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English circumscription |
09.2 (Acidic deciduous bush communities) Class: Franguletea
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English circumscription |
09.3 (Willow marsh shrublands) Class: Carici-Salicetea cinereae
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