A Systematic Overview of the Floral Diversity in Myrteae (Myrtaceae).
Resource type
Journal article
Date published
August 6, 2019
Abstract
With ca. 2500 species, Myrteae is the largest tribe of Myrtaceae and one of the most diverse groups of flowering plants in the tropical Americas. In light of recent systematics adjustments, the present study is a review and provides new insights into floral diversity and evolution in Myrteae. General aspects of floral ontogeny and morphology for the fifty currently accepted genera plus all accepted sections within the large genera and are summarized based on current morphological data. The discussion provides a broader understanding of the floral diversity across the tribe, highlighting developmental modes, ecological traits, and specializations in reproductive strategies. Hypotheses to be tested in future studies are also presented and discussed.
Funder
| Funder name | Awards |
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Brazil | SwB number 7512-13-9 |
Emily Holmes Memorial Scholarship | |
Journal title
Systematic Botany
Volume
44
Issue
3
Publisher
American Society of Plant Taxonomists
Place of publication
Tallahassee, Fla., US
ISSN
0363-6445
eISSN
1548-2324
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