A nuclear phylogenomic study of the angiosperm order Myrtales, exploring the potential and limitations of the universal Angiosperms353 probe set
Premise To further advance the understanding of the species‐rich, economically and
ecologically important angiosperm order Myrtales in the rosid clade, comprising nine …
ecologically important angiosperm order Myrtales in the rosid clade, comprising nine …
Phylogenetic relationships in the Marcetia alliance (Melastomeae, Melastomataceae) and implications for generic circumscription
Abstract The Marcetia alliance of Melastomataceae is an exclusively Neotropical group that
includes at least 12 genera of mostly herbs and subshrubs, occurring in the cerrado of …
includes at least 12 genera of mostly herbs and subshrubs, occurring in the cerrado of …
Phylogenetic relationships and distribution of new world Melastomeae (Melastomataceae)
In this study we present a phylogenetic analysis of Melastomeae, focusing on the
Neotropical members of the tribe, a group of c. 70 species in 30 genera. In total, 236 …
Neotropical members of the tribe, a group of c. 70 species in 30 genera. In total, 236 …
Beyond buzz‐pollination–departures from an adaptive plateau lead to new pollination syndromes
Pollination syndromes describe recurring adaptation to selection imposed by distinct
pollinators. We tested for pollination syndromes in Merianieae (Melastomataceae), which …
pollinators. We tested for pollination syndromes in Merianieae (Melastomataceae), which …
[HTML][HTML] Is dispersal mode a driver of diversification and geographical distribution in the tropical plant family Melastomataceae?
Species of plants with different life history strategies may differ in their seed dispersal
mechanisms, impacting their distribution and diversification patterns. Shorter or longer …
mechanisms, impacting their distribution and diversification patterns. Shorter or longer …
Nomenclatural novelties in Miconia (Melastomataceae: Miconieae)
Abstract The Miconieae (Melastomaceae) are a strictly Neotropical group comprising over
1900 species. The tribe is characterized by inflorescences that are terminal or axillary, but …
1900 species. The tribe is characterized by inflorescences that are terminal or axillary, but …
Phylogeny and biogeography of the hyper–diverse genus Eugenia (Myrtaceae: Myrteae), with emphasis on E. sect. Umbellatae, the most unmanageable clade
Abstract Eugenia, comprising ca. 1100 species, is the largest genus of Neotropical
Myrtaceae. Eugenia sect. Umbellatae (formerly referred to as “clade 9”) is the most speciose …
Myrtaceae. Eugenia sect. Umbellatae (formerly referred to as “clade 9”) is the most speciose …
Systematics of Tibouchina and allies (Melastomataceae: Melastomateae): A new taxonomic classification
Abstract Tibouchina (Melastomataceae: Melastomateae) is an exclusively Neotropical
genus that currently includes close to 310 species. These were first described or assigned to …
genus that currently includes close to 310 species. These were first described or assigned to …
A guide to curating New World Melastomataceae collections with a linear generic sequence to world-wide Melastomataceae
The following guide is aimed at aiding in the curation of herbarium collections in
Melastomataceae, with an emphasis on the New World species. It contains a summary of the …
Melastomataceae, with an emphasis on the New World species. It contains a summary of the …
Nomenclator botanicus for the neotropical genus Miconia (Melastomataceae: Miconieae)
Miconia has 1057 species and is the largest genus of woody flowering plants with a
distribution restricted to tropical America. These species occur from Mexico (79 spp) to …
distribution restricted to tropical America. These species occur from Mexico (79 spp) to …