The systematic biology of the palm family (Arecaceae) is probably better known than that of
any other tropical plant family of comparable size. As a result, the palms are now regarded …

Frugivory, that is feeding on fruits, pulp or seeds by animals, is usually considered a
mutualism when interactions involve seed dispersal, and an antagonism when it results in …

The well-being of the global human population rests on provisioning services delivered by
12% of the Earth's∼ 400,000 plant species 1. Plant utilization by humans is influenced by …

Biological dispersal is increasingly seen as a primary driver of speciation across the tropical
Andes. Similarly, growing evidence suggests that the Northern Andes cordilleras formed as …

Tropical rain forests (TRF) are the most diverse terrestrial biome on Earth, but the
diversification dynamics of their constituent growth forms remain largely unexplored …

The tropical Andes are a biodiversity hotspot, partly due to their rich and complex floristic
composition. A fundamental question regarding this outstanding biodiversity is what role the …

Abstract Background Domingo de Ramos, or Palm Sunday, is a traditional Christian
religious event where devotees use ramos, which are bouquets currently elaborated from …

The cloud forest of the Andean Region contains a high biodiversity. Unfortunately, human
land use has caused most of the forest to become fragmented, negatively impacting many …

Societal Impact Statement Palms provide vital plant resources and ecosystem services to
people across the tropics. To improve conservation guidance, a “health check” of palms in …

This paper is an investigation into how the anatomy changes within a leaflet and between
the leaflets of a single leaf blade of Butia. Four species of Butia were studied …