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Dorstenia MORACEAE

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Dicotyledons: Rosids

Part of the book series: Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants ((SUCCPLANTS))

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Abstract

A diagnostic description of the genus is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present amongst the species of the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the succulent species of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and, where applicable, notes on phylogenetic placement and relationships, as well as economic and/or horticultural importance.

Cornelis C. Berg: Deceased

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  1. Formerly of Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands

    M. E. E. Hijman

  2. Formerly of The Norwegian Arboretum, Hjeltestad, Norway

    C. C. Berg

  3. Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Grün Stadt Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    U. Eggli

  4. Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, UK

    L. E. Newton

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  2. Dept of Systematic & Evolutionary Botany, University of Zurich, Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

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Hijman, M.E.E., Berg, C.C., Eggli, U., Newton, L.E. (2022). Dorstenia MORACEAE. In: Eggli, U., Nyffeler, R. (eds) Dicotyledons: Rosids. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85239-9_93-1

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