ISSN:
1615-6110
Keywords:
Angiosperms
;
Umbelliferae
;
Apiaceae
;
Lomatium
;
Cladistics
;
phenetics
;
phylogeny
;
sister-taxon
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Lomatium is the largest North American genus ofApiaceae (=Umbelliferae). Relations amongLomatium and other genera have not been well understood. TheApiaceae-Araliaceae lineage and genera of North AmericanApiaceae were analyzed phenetically and cladistically in turn, and seven phenetic alliances of genera are identified. Data on frequencies of character-state combinations were assembled and usingSporne's notions of maximal and minimal co-variation of states, two character-states were identified that are derived among Umbellifer genera. Using cladistic analysis of the alliance consisting ofLomatium and six other genera we identified three sister groups toLomatium:Polytaenia alone;Polytaenia withPseudocymopterus, and a group of four genera. Not all genera in the group of seven withLomatium are supported by autapomorphies impeding phylogenetic reconstructions. Both phenetics and cladistics have helped to suggest and evaluate relationships; to call attention to groups requiring further study, and in particular to identify derived character-states.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00939184
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