Karyomorphology of Senecio hewrensis (Asteraceae): An Endemic Species from India

Abstract

Senecio hewrensis Hook.f. (Asteraceae) is one of endemic species to the India. Chromosome number and karyomorphology of the species were unknown. Thus, in present communication the somatic chromosome number and karyomorphology were described of S. hewrensis. Somatic chromosome number was observed 2n=20. Karyotype formula is 2n=20=20m. The karyotype is 1A of Stebbins category.