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Australian Palms
John Leslie Dowe
其他書名
Biogeography, Ecology and Systematics
出版Csiro Publishing, 2010-02-03
主題Science / Life Sciences / BotanyNature / Plants / General
ISBN06431018539780643101852
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Xw0FBcLkcbIC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Australian Palms offers 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 Palms provides 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. Colour 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.