Mehmet Maruf Balos

• PhD, Associate Prof. Dr.
• Provincial Directorate of National Education, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Allium halfetiense Balos (Amaryllidaceae), a new species in sect. Codonoprasum, is described from Sanliurfa Province, SE Turkey. Two distinct varieties are recognized, var. halfetiense and var. cecenii Balos. These taxa resemble A. pallens, A. convollarioides, A. dentiferum and A. galileum but differ from them in a few morphological characters of...

Allium decumbens Balos & Sonay is described as a new species from Elazığ Province, Eastern Türkiye. It is an endemic serpentine species that grows on the slopes at an altitude of 2160–2300 m above sea level on the Hazarbaba Mountain in the Sivrice district of Elazığ Province. Based on morphological features, it belongs in Allium subgen. Allium sect...

Allium kubeysdaghense Sonay & Balos, Allium sect. a new species from Codonoprasum, described from Elazığ Province, eastern Turkey. It is morphologically similar to A. turcicum and A. turcicum subsp. fusciflorum in general shape and presence of long spathe valves. But it differs in papyrus-like outer tunic; flexible, purple or green petioles on the...

Allium euphraticum Balos, Sonay & U. Çakılcıoğlu (Amaryllidaceae) is described as a new species in sect. Codonoprasum from Elazığ Province, eastern Turkey. It is morphologically similar to A. sultaniae-ferhanii and A. turcicum, but differs from them by, for example, scabrid leaf sheath, backwards curved apex of perigon, creamy and brownish perigon,...

In this article, Cleome quinquenervia (Cleomaceae) species is reported as a new record for the flora of Turkey based on the samples collected from Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and Adıyaman provinces. A detailed description and particular photographs of this species are given based on the large number of specimens collected. The meticulous comparison of the d...

Zoegea leptaurea L. has been traditionally used to treat digestive issues, headaches, and skin diseases. This study aimed to evaluate, for the first time, the phenolic content, antioxidant potential, enzyme inhibition, cytotoxic anti‐biofilm/probiotic properties of the flowers, stems, leaves, and aerial parts of Z. leptaurea. Results indicated that...

Trigonella hasanakanii M. Keskin, Balos & Sonay sp. nova (Fabaceae) of sect. Verae is described from Şanlıurfa Province, southeastern Turkey. It morphologically resembles the variable T. caelesyriaca, but differs from it mainly in flower and fruit characteristics.

Colchicum akanii Sonay, M.Keskin & Balos (Colchicaceae) from Elazığ, eastern Turkey, is described as a new species. It is morphologically similar to C. balansae and C. macrophyllum, but differs from them mainly by the structure of the corm and outer and inner tunics, cataphyll colour, leaf shape and size, tessellate perigon, filament that is much s...

Allium turcicum subsp. fusciflorum Balos, Geçit, C. Çeçen, Sonay & Akan (Amaryllidaceae), a new taxon in sect. Codonoprasum, is described and illustrated from Mardin Province, SE Turkey. It is similar to A. turcicum in general appearance, leaf shape, length of spathe valves, perigon shape, and different-length inner and outer tepals. However, A. tu...

Tanacetum nitens ( Boiss. & Noë ) Grierson is an aromatic perennial herb used in Turkish traditional medicine to treat headache, fever, and skin diseases. This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition, and cytotoxic properties of T. nitens aerial parts. Organic solvent extracts were prepared by sequential...

Fritillaria yalcinii (Liliaceae) is described as a new species from Diyarbakır Province, southeastern Turkey. It is superficially similar to F. carica, F. forbesii, F. minima, F. minuta, F. mughlae and F. sibthorpiana, but differs in several morphological characters, such as leaves, perigon, nectary, filament, stigma and anther. Diagnostic characte...

This research investigates the potential use of Jurinea mesopotamica Hand.‐Mazz. (Asteraceae) in cancer treatment. In this study, a plant extract was prepared using all parts of J. mesopotamica, and its effect on the proliferation of cancer and normal cells was tested using the MTT method. It was found to have a selective cytotoxic effect on prosta...

The aim of this study is to determine the current number of Alliumspecies in Şanlıurfa and to contribute to the morphology of local endemic Allium ekeriand Allium variegatum. According to the Flora of Turkey, there are 5 Alliumtaxa in Şanlıurfa. As a result of floristic studies carried out after the 2000s, the number of Alliumin Şanlıurfa increased...

Fritillaria ecerii Balos & Eker sp. nova (Liliaceae) is described from the province of Mardin, SE Anatolia, Turkey. It is morphologically similar to F. melananthera in having a striped perigone, to F. caucasica and F. baskilensis in having a long style, and to F. assyriaca in having the same number of leaves. However, it clearly differs from F. mel...

Allium farashinense Balos & Geçit (Amaryllidaceae) is described as a new species from Şırnak Province, eastern Turkey. Diagnostic characteristics, a comprehensive description, images of the species, and a distribution map are provided. Based on morphology, it belongs to Allium subgen. Polyprason sect. Scorodon. It resembles A. anacoleum, A. capitel...

Allium calyanense Balos & Geçit (Amaryllidaceae) is described as a new species from Van Province, eastern Anatolia, Turkey. Diagnostic characteristics, a comprehensive description, photographs of the species and a distribution map are provided. Based on morphology, it belongs to Allium subgen. Polyprason sect. Scorodon. It resembles A. anacoleum, A...

This study was carried out to determine the geophyte flora of Mardin province. As a result of the evaluation of 1100 plant samples collected from the research area between 2019-2021, 167 species and subspecies taxa belonging to 30 families and 64 genera were determined. 56 of them are new records for flora of Mardin. The families that contain the m...

Plants from the Nepeta genus have been proved to possess different pharmacological properties, among which are antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and cytotoxic effects. Nepeta italica is a medicinal plant traditionally used for its analgesic effects, and in the present study, the phytochemical composition and biological effec...

In this study, it was aimed to determine the weeds and their flora in the vineyards of Şanlıurfa (Turkey) between the years 2020-2023. Vineyards in the districts of Birecik, Halfeti, Bozova, Hilvan, Suruç and Karaköprü, where pistachio and vineyards are common in the region, were chosen as the study area. As a result of the study, a total of 184 we...

Fritillaria karakocanensis (Liliaceae) is described as a new species from Turkey. It is morphologically similar to F. michailovskyi, F. reuteri and F. rhodocanakis, but differs from F. michailovskyi mainly by its longer stem, canaliculate and narrower leaves, papillose style, and the caducous tepals, from F. reuteri by its many bulblets, canalicula...

Allium murat-sonayii Balos, Sonay & C. Çeçen is described as a new species from Elazığ Province, Eastern Türkiye. Diagnostic characteristics, a comprehensive description, photographs and a distribution map are provided. Based on morphological features, it belongs in Allium subgen. Allium sect. Allium. It is similar to A. stearnianum, A. stearnianum...

This study investigated the antioxidant and anticancer properties, phenolic compounds, and content profile of Hypericum salsolifolium plant extracts prepared with different solvents. The total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant potential [(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid),...

The study aimed at the metabolite profiling and evaluation of antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory properties of methanol extracts from flowers, leaves, and tubers of unexplored Eminium intortum (Banks & Sol.) Kuntze and E. spiculatum (Blume) Schott (Araceae). A total of 83 metabolites, including 19 phenolic acids, 46 flavonoids, 11 amino, and 7 fatty...

Bu çalışmada, Şanlıurfa merkez ilçesi olan Karaköprü’de yaşayan yöre halkının, gıda olarak tükettiği yabani bitkiler belirlenmiş ve kullanım biçimleri tespit edilmiştir. Amacımız, halkın yabani bitkilerden yararlanma biçimlerini araştırmak ve ülkemiz etnobotaniğine katkı sağlamaktır. Bu bitkiler, özellikle ilkbahar aylarında kırsal kesimde yaşayan...

Trifolium elazizense, a new species of Trifolium sect. Trifolium from East Anatolia in Turkey is described. It grows in subalpine regions with steep slopes and shallow soil at high altitudes. The new species is morphologically close to T. longidentatum and T. kurdistanicum, and can be considered a member of the new subsect. Stipulia. Trifolium elaz...

In this study, 18 different settlements in 9 districts of Mardin were visited in 2019-2021 and a total of 61 informants were interviewed. Since there are different ethnic groups such as Kurds, Turks, Arabs and Assyrians in the region, the information was consulted from the informants of different cultures. Interviews were made with informants betwe...

Trigonella uncinata Banks & Sol. (Fabaceae) species is recorded for the first time from Şanlıurfa province for the Flora of Turkey. In this study, a detailed description, photographs and distribution map of T. uncinata are given. In addition, the lectotype was designated for T. uncinata.

Plants in the Lamiaceae (Mints) family are medicinal and aromatic plants of economic importance. Many of them are used and traded as tea and spice. Lamiaceae family is represented by 236 genera and around 7173 taxa worldwide, while in Turkey with 46 genera and 755 taxa. According to "Flora of Turkey", there are 45 taxa belonging to the Lamiaceae fa...

Lamiaceae (Ballıbabagiller) familyasındaki bitkiler ekonomik öneme sahip tıbbi ve aromatik bitkilerdir. Birçoğu çay ve baharat olarak kullanılmakta ve ticareti yapılmaktadır. Lamiaceae familyası dünya genelinde 236 cins ve 7173 civarında taksonla, Türkiye'de ise 46 cins ve 755 takson ile temsil edilmektedir. "Flora of Turkey"e göre Mardin florasınd...

Allium denelae Balos sp. nova (subgen. Melanocrommyum sect. Melanocrommyum) is described from Şanlıurfa Province, southeastern Turkey. It resembles A. chrysantherum and A. elmaliense, but differs from them in e.g. the number of leaves and the colour of the floral parts (tepals, style, filaments, ovary). Diagnostic characters, a description, illustr...

Allium saricanense Balos, Sonay & Koçyiğit (Amaryllidaceae), a new species of Allium sect. Codonoprasum, is described from Elazığ Province, eastern Turkey. It resembles A. turcicum and A. nerimaniae but differs from them by several morphological characters, such as its filament length, inner tepal shape, ovary shape and style colour. Diagnostic cha...

Allium sultanae-ferhanii Balos (Amaryllidaceae), a new species of Allium sect. Codonoprasum, is described from Şanlıurfa Province, SE Turkey. It resembles A. albotunicatum and A. stamineum but differs from them by several morphological characters, such as its filament length, perigone colour, stipitate ovary, and capsule and seed size. Diagnostic c...

Biarum × cinarense (Araceae) is described as a new natural hybrid species from Diyarbakır Province, SE Anatolia, Turkey. The morphological characters of the hybrid are compared with those of its parents, B. aleppicum and B. carduchorum and a distribution map is provided. It is the first natural hybrid species reported in Biarum.

Oak molasses, called “Gezo,” have been produced by the local people of Southeastern Anatolia. In this study, the ethnobotanical characteristics, production stages, health effects, and chemical composition of Gezo were determined. Traditional Gezo molasses is produced from the acorn of Quercus brantii Lindl. The survey was carried out in seven provi...

Allium mardinense Balos, H. Akan & Yıldırım, a new species of Allium sect. Allium, is described from Mardin Province, southeastern Turkey. It resembles A. aybukeae and A. enginii but differs from them by several morphological characters, such as its filament length, inner tepal shape and surface, and anther colour. Diagnostic characters, a comprehe...

A case of poisoning, accidentally eating the tuber of the Eminium intortum (Banks & Sol.) Kuntze plant by a 16-year-old young girl, is presented. Our patient while working in the field, eating a pieces of the tuber of a green leafy plant, complaining of a burning mouth in the mouth, excessive watering and shortness of breath, later applied to our P...

The aim of this study is to investigate the milk coagulation properties of some plants such as Biarum aleppicum, Biarum bovei and Arum rupicola belonging to the Aracea family, and to produce yoghurt with a natural method. In our study, the root tubers of the plants used in the coagulation of milk were sliced and the leaves were chopped directly. Af...

Bu çalışmada kullanılan Havacıva otu doğal bitkilerden biri olup, Alkanna cinsine ait olup Boraginaceae familyasına bağlıdır. Alkanna strigosa Boiss. & Hohen.bitkisi bölgede Havaco veya Havaciva otu olarak bilinmektedir. Bu çalışmada, 2017 yılında Türkiye için yeni kayıt olarak belirlenen Alkanna strigosa bitkisinin kökünden elde edilen doğal boyal...

Bu çalışmada, Şanlıurfa'da doğal yayılış gösteren Araceae familyası Arum L. cinsine ait Arum rupicola Boiss. var. rupicola ve Arum dioscoridis Sm. taksonlarının morfolojik ve anatomik özellikleri incelenmiştir. Toplanan türler herbaryum standartlarına uygun olarak kurutulmuş ve morfolojik ölçümler yapılmıştır. Flora of Turkey ile yapılan karşılaştı...

Bu çalışmada, Şanlıurfa’da doğal yayılış gösteren Araceae Juss. Familyasının Eminium (Blume) Schott cinsine ait türlerinin morfolojik ve anatomik özellikleri incelenmiştir. Şanlıurfa’da yapılan floristik çalışmada Eminium intortum (Banks & Sol.) Kuntze, E. rauwolffii (Blume) Schott ve E. spiculatum (Blume) Schott’un doğal yayılış gösterdiği tespit...

Bu çalışmada, Şanlıurfa’da doğal yayılış gösteren Araceae Juss. familyasının Biarum Schott cinsine ait Biarum aleppicum J.Thiébaut, B. carduchorum (Schott) Engl., ve B. bovei Blume türlerinin morfolojik ve anatomik özellikleri incelenmiştir. Tarafımızdan yapılan morfolojik ölçümler ‘Resimli Türkiye Florası’ ve ‘Flora of Turkey’ ile karşılaştırı...

Bu çalışma Şanlıurfa' merkezde ahşap sanatları pazarında bazı odunsu bitkilerin kullanım amaçlarını tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu bitkilerden Salicaeea 4, Fagaceae 2, Moraceae 2 takson ile en fazla takson içeren familyalardır. Populus 3 takson, Morus ve Querqus 2'şer taksonla temsil edilen cinslerdir.

zet: Bu çalışmada Şanlıurfa'daki yerel halkın doğal bitkilerden yararlanma biçimlerini araştırmak ve ülkemiz etnobotaniğine katkı sağlamak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Öğrencilere dağıtılan etnobotanik bilgi formları düzenlendi. Gerek birebir görüşmelerimiz gerekse öğrencilere dağıtılan formlardan elde edilen bilgiler kullanıldı. Yapılan arazi çalışmaları...

zet: Alkanna strigosa Boiss. & Hohen. Türkiye için yeni bir takson kaydı olarak bildirilmiştir. Makalede türün betimi ve dağılımı verilmiştir. Yakın akraba türü olan Alkanna tinctoria (L.) Tausch ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Abstract: Alkanna strigosa Boiss. & Hohen. is recorded as a new plant taxa for Turkish flora. The description and distribution of...

A check-list of the genus Biarum Schott in the Flora of Turkey is presented, with 10 taxa, of which 2 are endemic to Turkey. A list of taxonomical changes that have occurred since the publication of the Flora of Turkey, Supplement II is given. In addition, Biarum syriacum (Spreng.) H.Riedl is recorded for the first time (C6 Gaziantep) from Turkey....

Özet: Jurinea Cass. cinsi Türkiye Florasında 23 taksonla temsil edilmektedir. Bu çalışma Jurinea mesopotamica Hand.-Mazz. (Asteraceae) türünün taksonomisini ve Türkiye'deki varlığını içermektedir. Tür, Türkiye Bitkileri Kırmızı Kitabı'nda Yetersiz Veri (DD) kategorisinde yer almaktadır. Çalışmada türün betimi, lokalitesi, yayılış haritası ve fotoğr...

This study is carried out to determine ethnobotany feature of Leguminosae family plants, between 2004-2006, within the boundaries of Sanliurfa. Sanliurfa, Turkey, according to the grid system, enters into squares of C6, C7, C8. 150 taxa of the Leguminosae family have natural distribution in Sanliurfa region. Some of these plants has been shown to b...

Bu çalışma 2002-2004 yılları arasında, Birecik ilçesinde bulunan Arat Dağı florasını tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. araştırma alanı Şanlıurfa il sınırları içerisinde ve Davis'in grid sistemine göre C7 karesindedir. Bölgede 49 Familya ve 193 cinse ait 299 tür ve türaltı takson tespit edilmiştir. saptanan taksonların 6'sı endemiktir. İran-Turan e...

Özet: Glycrrhiza glabra L. var. glabra ve Glycrrhiza glabra var. glandulifera (Waldst. & Kit.) Boiss. taksonları GAP Bölgesinde doğal yayılış gösteren ve ihracatı yapılan önemli bitkilerdendir. Bu çalışmada; meyan kökü bitkisinin kimler tarafından ve nasıl toplandığı, halk arasındaki kullanımı ve ülkemizdeki ihraç miktarlarının ortaya çıkarılması a...

This investigation was carried out between the years 2002 and 2004 to determine the ethnobotany of Arat Mountain and its surroundings, located in Birecik, town of Şanlıurfa. In the region, 299 taxa, of which 170 have an ethnobotanical pecularities, belonging to 49 families and 193 genera were determined. It is determined that 59 as a fodder plants,...

This research was carried out from 2004 to 2006 in order to determine the flora of the region between Zeytinbahçe and Akarçay, Birecik district. The research area is situated in Şanlιurfa province and within C7 of the grid system. In the area, 442 taxa belonging to 62 families and 253 genera were determined. Of all the collected specimens, 30 taxa...

A check-list of the genus Biarum Schott in the Flora of Turkey is presented, with 10 taxa, of which 2 are endemic to Turkey. A list of taxonomical changes that have occurred since the publication of the Flora of Turkey. Supplement II is given. In addition, Biarum syriacum (Spreng.) H.Riedl is recorded for the first time (C6 Gaziantep) from Turkey....

Bu araştırma 2004-2006 yılları arasında Birecik ilçesi Zeytinbahçe ile Akarçay arasında kalan bölgenin florası ve etnobotanik özelliklerini tespit etmek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma alanı Şanlıurfa il sınırları içinde, Türkiye'nin Grid sistemine göre C7 karesine girmektedir. Bölgede 62 familya ve 253 cinse ait 434 tür, 5 alttür ve 6 varyete olma...

This investigation was carried out to determine the flora and ethnobotany of the region between Zeytinbahge and Akargay, located in Birecik town of §anliurfa. A research area which is located within C7 of the Grid system in Turkey. In the region, 449 taxa belonging to 62 families, 253 genera, 434 species, 5 subspecies and 6 varieties are determined...

Bu çalışmada, Şanlıurfa kent merkezinde günlük kurulan sempt pazarlarında satılan bazı bitkilerin tespit edilmesine, kullanım amaçlarına veyöresel isimlerine yer verilmiştir. Araştırma sonunda sempt pazarlarında satılan toplam 24 doğal bitki tespit edilmiştir. Bunlardan 13'ü gıda, 11'i tıbbi ve değişik amaçlarla kullanılmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada Şanlıurfa'da yayılış gösteren 100 geofit bitkinin 70'sine yer verilmiştir. Açıklama kısımları hem İngilizce hem de Türkçe verilmiştir.