A synopsis of Basellaceae

• A synopsis of the family Basellaceae is presented, covering several aspects including, e.g. history, morphology, reproduction, phylogeny, distribution, and taxonomy. The family is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas, southeastern Africa, and Madagascar, and most species are succulent vines that occur in dry habitats. Four genera (Anredera Juss., Basella L., Tournonia Moq., and Ullucus Caldas) with a total of 19 species are recognised, of which two are further subdivided into subspecies. A key to all taxa is included and full nomenclature is given. Each taxon is described and discussed and representative ones are illustrated.

Subject headings

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Biologi -- Biologisk systematik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Biological Sciences -- Biological Systematics (hsv//eng)

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Biologi -- Botanik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Biological Sciences -- Botany (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Anredera

Basella

Basellaceae

morphology

taxonomy

Tournonia

Ullucus.

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)