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 …

Plant traits are critical to plant form and function—including growth, survival and
reproduction—and therefore shape fundamental aspects of population and ecosystem …

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 …

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

Rainforests have been a source of lineages to open and seasonally dry habitats throughout
Angiosperm evolution, especially in the Neotropics. However, the underlying mechanisms …

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 …

Trait data represent the basis for ecological and evolutionary research and have relevance
for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management and earth system modelling. The …

Background: Mesoamerica is one of the most important biodiversity hotspots on the planet.
Despite significant efforts made over two centuries to contribute to the floristic knowledge of …

This study presents a synopsis of the tribe Cocoseae (Arecaceae) for the Maranhão state,
which was based on the descriptive analysis of voucher specimens of national and …

The Arecaceae family is ecologically, ethnobotanically and floristically important in Mexico;
however, an updated review is required. Here, we investigate the species richness, floristic …