Phylogeny and Biogeography of Garcinia (Clusiaceae) (Old ID 23435)
Role
Supervisor
Description
This study was undertaken to uncover the relationship of Australian Garcinia with other Garcinia species from different regions in the world. The majority of Australian Garcinia occur in the wet tropical region of North Queensland with a high level of endemicity. Using a combination of molecular and morphological data this study found a group of Australian Garcinia that are more closely related to New Guinean species while another clade had closer affinities to Asian species. The outcomes contribute important information to the systematics of Garcinia and a greater understanding of the biogeography of Australian plant diversity.
Date
01 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2017
Project Type
AWARD_PRIZE
Keywords
Garcinia;Clusiaceae;Phylogeny;Australia;Wet Tropics;Queensland
Funding Body
Department of the Environment and Energy
Amount
750
Project Team
Darren Crayn;Sandra Abell