Systematics, Evolution, and Ecology of Melastomataceae

Download or read book Systematics, Evolution, and Ecology of Melastomataceae written by Renato Goldenberg and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a synthesis of critical new information for the Melastomataceae, one of the ten richest families among flowering plants with over 5,800 species that has its diversity highly concentrated in tropical or subtropical areas. It describes the family’s global diversity and distribution and summarizes recent advances in systematics, evolution, biogeography, reproductive biology and ecology.