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An updated account of Simaroubaceae with emphasis on American taxa

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Author(s):
Pirani, Jose Rubens [1] ; Majure, Lucas C. [2] ; Devecchi, Marcelo Fernando [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Biociencias, Dept Bot, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Florida, Florida Museum Nat Hist, Gainesville, FL 32611 - USA
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Review article
Source: Rev. bras. Bot.; AUG 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Simaroubaceae are among the families whose circumscription radically changed over time, because phylogenetic analyses undertaken since 1995 demonstrated it was a polyphyletic group in its traditional delimitation. Currently, Simaroubaceae sensu stricto are a mostly pantropical, highly supported monophyletic group composed of 22 genera and approximately 120 species. Growing knowledge about members of the family has allowed several advances over the last couple of decades. The primary center of diversity for Simaroubaceae is in tropical America, and new contributions have been recently made regarding members of the family in the region, including descriptions of several new taxa. Hence, we undertook an updated overview of general information available for the group, with focus on American taxa of Simaroubaceae, and highlighting numerous data published after the 2011 monograph. Besides aiming to contribute to a better knowledge of a family with past controversial limits, we emphasize research topics in which the current scarcity of data demands further investigation. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/18002-2 - Sapindales: phylogeny and diversification in the Neotropical Region
Grantee:José Rubens Pirani
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants