Australian Palms: Biogeography, Ecology and SystematicsAustralian Palmsoffers an updated and thorough systematic and taxonomic treatment of the Australian palm flora, covering 60 species in 21 genera. Of these, 54 species occur in continental Australia and six species on the off-shore territories of Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and Christmas Island. Incorporating recent advances in biogeographic and phylogenetic research, Australian Palmsprovides a comprehensive introduction to the palm family Arecaceae, with reviews of botanical history, biogeography, phylogeny, ecology and conservation. Thorough descriptions of genera and species include notes on ecology and typification, and keys and distribution maps assist with field recognition. Color photographs of habit, leaf, flowers, fruit and unique diagnostic characters also feature for each species. This work is the culmination of over 20 years of research into Australian palms, including extensive field-work and examination of herbarium specimens in Australia, South-East Asia, Europe and the USA. |
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION | 1 |
2 EARLY DOCUMENTATION OFAUSTRALIAN PALMS | 7 |
3 HISTORICAL BIOGEOGRAPHY | 15 |
4 DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY | 31 |
5 SYSTEMATIC ARRANGEMENTOF THE AUSTRALIAN PALM FLORA | 51 |
CALAMOIDEAE | 55 |
NYPOIDEAE | 83 |
CORYPHOIDEAE | 87 |
CEROXYLOIDEAE | 159 |
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