A synopsis of the genus Hydriastele (Arecaceae)

From: Kew Bulletin | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Loo, Adrian H B; Baker, William J | Copyright information

Summary. As a result of recent molecular systematic research, generic delimitation within a clade of four palm genera in subtribe Arecinae (Arecaceae: Arecoideae: Areceae) is reappraised. Due to the polyphyly of Gulubia and Gronophyllum, and the position of Siphokentia and Hydriastele within the clade, the four genera are here reduced to a single, more broadly defined genus, Hydriastele. The rather uniform morphology of the group supports this taxonomic change. A synopsis of the 48 currently ...

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