ibclogo XVI International Botanical Congess

Abstract Number: 3854
Session = 20.1.5


Evolution and biogeography of Myrtaceae based on ndhF and matK sequences


WILSON, PETER*, GADEK, PAUL, QUINN, CHRISTOPHER AND SYTSMA, KENNETH. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney 2000, Australia, School of Biological Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia, Department of Botany, James Cook University, Cairns 4870, Australia, Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI 53706


Sequence data for 74 representative taxa in the largely Southern Hemisphere family Myrtaceae and its near allies reveal a high level of congruence between the two data sources, a combined analysis provided increased resolution and support for clades. Eleven major lineages are identified, only some of which correspond with alliances identified at present. The intrafamilial classification will be critically evaluated and the evolution of a range of characters explored in light of this estimate of phylogeny. The biogeographic implications of this analysis will also be discussed.

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