Sparked by the publication of large phylogenetic studies and major generic redefinitions in
the Gesneriaceae, we review this growing body of molecular studies on the family. Different …

A new formal classification of Gesneriaceae is proposed. It is the first detailed and overall
classification of the family that is essentially based on molecular phylogenetic studies. Three …

Gesneriaceae are represented in the New World (NW) by a major clade (c. 1000 species)
currently recognized as subfamily Gesnerioideae. Radiation of this group occurred in all …

In recent years significant advances have been made in the taxonomy and classification of
the Gesneriaceae, mostly based on molecular-phylogenetic research. This has led to major …

Se realiza un conteo del número de especies nativas de plantas vasculares en Ecuador, de
acuerdo a los datos actualizados para julio de 2012. En el Catálogo de las Plantas …

The flora of the Guiana Shield contains several plant lineages that are restricted to white‐
sand vegetation, some of which are widespread in tropical South America. Here, the history …

Trichomes are key functional traits that protect plants against abiotic stresses, herbivores
and pathogens. In addition to their ecological roles, trichomes show high morphological …

We describe a new species of Pristimantis from southern Ecuador, province of Zamora
Chinchipe. The new species is closely related to an undescribed species of Pristimantis from …

Abstract The Amotape-Huancabamba Zone, straddling the Huancabamba Depression in the
tropical Andes, is often recognized as a major hotspot of species richness for plants and …

This study focuses on the Ecuadorian Amazon, a crucial region for forest biodiversity and
conservation of native species, which faces challenges due to timber extraction. The …