200 years <i>Aspidistra</i> (Asparagaceae), and now more than 200 species: a new comprehensive determination key, and an annotated bibliography of the genus
H.‐J. Tillich
Abstract
During the past decades the number of known species of Aspidistra (Asparagaceae) increased rapidly to 209. The present paper provides a comprehensive and detailed dichotomous key for the identification of all currently accepted species, subspecies and varieties. Additional information is provided concerning the distribution of each species, and its chromosome number(s). Furthermore, an annotated bibliography is added.
Topics & Concepts
AsparagaceaeBiologySubspeciesKey (lock)Chromosome numberIdentification (biology)GenusBotanyIdentification keyZoologyEcologyChromosomeKaryotypeGeneBiochemistryPlant and Fungal Species DescriptionsPlant Diversity and EvolutionCoastal wetland ecosystem dynamics