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Phylogeny of Barnadesioideae (Asteraceae) inferred from DNA sequence data and morphology.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jun 2009
Gruenstaeudl Michael, Urtubey Estrella, Jansen Robert K, Samuel Rosabelle, Barfuss Michael H J, Stuessy Tod F
Abstract excerpt
Subfamily Barnadesioideae (Asteraceae) consists of nine genera and 91 species endemic to South America. They include annual and perennial herbs, arching shrubs and trees up to 30m tall. Presumed sister to all other Asteraceae, its intergeneric relationships are key to understanding the early evolution of the family. Results of the only molecular study on the subfamily conflict with relationships inferred from...
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