Tree and tree-like species of Mexico: Apocynaceae, Cactaceae, Ebenaceae, Fagaceae, and Sapotaceae


Por: Ricker, Martin, Valencia-Avalos, Susana, Hernandez, Hector M., Gomez-Hinostrosa, Carlos, Martinez-Salas, Esteban M., Alvarado-Cardenas, Leonardo O., Wallnoefer, Bruno, Ramos, Clara H., Mendoza, Pilar E.

Publicada: 1 dic 2016
Categoría: Ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics

Resumen:
Trees or tree-like plants are defined here broadly as perennial, self-supporting plants with a total height of at least 5 m, without considering ascending leaves or inflorescences, and with 1 or several erect stems with a diameter of at least 10 cm. In this third contribution of the taxonomic compilation of Mexico's native tree species, 271 species are presented: 27 in the family Apocynaceae (26% endemic), 63 in the Cactaceae (79%), 17 in the Ebenaceae (35%), 123 in the Fagaceae (60%), and 41 in the Sapotaceae (22%). Several cactus genera are endemic to Mexico, notably Neobuxbaumia with 10 species and heights up to 22 m. The oak genus Quercus with 122 species is the most species-rich genus of Mexican trees. Several species are reported to reach heights of 60 m (Aspidosperma desmanthum, Quercus benthamii, Q. corrugata, and Manilkara chicle). All species are listed in an appendix, including the original publication, references of taxonomic revisions, in some cases synonyms, existence of subspecies or varieties, maximum height in Mexico, and the indication if the species is endemic to Mexico. (C) 2016 Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Institute de Biologia. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license.

Filiaciones:
Ricker, Martin:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Valencia-Avalos, Susana:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Ciencias, Dept Biol Comparada, Herbario Fac Ciencias FCME, Circuito Exterior S-N,Ciudad Univ, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Hernandez, Hector M.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Gomez-Hinostrosa, Carlos:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Martinez-Salas, Esteban M.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Alvarado-Cardenas, Leonardo O.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Fac Ciencias, Dept Biol Comparada, Herbario Fac Ciencias FCME, Circuito Exterior S-N,Ciudad Univ, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Wallnoefer, Bruno:
 Nat Hist Museum Wien, Bot Abt, Burgring 7, A-1010 Vienna, Austria

Ramos, Clara H.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico

Mendoza, Pilar E.:
 Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, Inst Biol, Dept Bot, Herbario Nacl Mexico MEXU, Apartado Postal 70-233,Circuito Exterior S-N, Delegacion Coyoacan 04510, Ciudad De Mexic, Mexico
ISSN: 18703453
Editorial
INST BIOLOGIA, UNIV NACIONAL AUTONOMA MEXICO, APARTADO POSTAL 70-233, MEXICO, D F 00000, MEXICO, México
Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 87 Número: 4
Páginas: 1189-1202
WOS Id: 000392166500003

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