Museomics Clarifies the Classification of Aloidendron (Asphodelaceae), the Iconic African Tree Aloes

Arborescent succulent plants are regarded as keystone and indicator species in desert ecosystems due to their large stature and long lifespans. Tree aloes, the genus Aloidendron, are icons of the southern African deserts yet have proved elusive subjects due to the difficulty of obtaining material of...

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Main Authors: Panagiota Malakasi, Sidonie Bellot, Richard Dee, Olwen M. Grace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2019.01227/full