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Lens, F.; Endress, M.E.; Baas, P.; Jansen, S.; Smets, E.; , D.. |
This study contributes to our understanding of the phylogenetic signifi cance and major evolutionary trends in the wood of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), one of the largest and economically most important angiosperm families. Based on LM and SEM observations of 56 Apocynoideae species — representing all currently recognized tribes — and eight Periplocoideae, we found striking differences in vessel grouping patterns (radial multiples vs. large clusters) between the mainly nonclimbing apocynoid tribes (Wrightieae, Malouetieae, Nerieae) and the climbing lineages (remaining Apocynoideae and Periplocoideae). The presence of large vessel clusters in combination with fibers in the ground tissue characterizing the climbing Apocynoideae and Periplocoideae... |
Tipo: Article / Letter to the editor |
Palavras-chave: Apocynaceae; Apocynoideae; APSA clade; Climbing vs. nonclimbing anatomy; Periplocoideae; Systematic wood anatomy; Tribal classification; 42.58. |
Ano: 2009 |
URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/424670 |
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