A new suprageneric classification of the Proteaceae, with an annotated checklist of genera

Abstract

A new suprageneric classification of the Proteaceae is presented that takes account of available molecular systematic results, synthesised as a phylogenetic supertree. Subfamilial, tribal and subtribal names are recircumscribed or created, where necessary, to ensure the putative monophyly of named higher taxa. Subfamilies, tribes and subtribes are briefly described. One new subfamily, Symphionematoideae, two new tribes, Petrophileae, Leucadendreae, and four new subtribes, Leucadendreae subtribe Isopogoninae, Leucadendreae subtribe Leucadendrinae, Macadamieae subtribe Malagasiinae and Macadamieae subtribe Virotiinae are named. Information is provided on the number of species currently recognised in, and distribution of, each genus, and the most recent generic taxonomic treatments are cited. Challenges to the monophyly of some genera are briefly discussed.

Flora das cangas da Serra dos Carajás, Pará, Brasil: Proteaceae

“…compreende 80 gêneros e ca. 1.750 espécies (Weston & Barker 2006) de plantas arbóreas ou arbustivas que possuem flores monoclamídeas com quatro sépalas normalmente petaloides, quatro estames antissépalos normalmente epissépalos e gineceu unicarpelar (Johnson & Briggs 1975;Prance et al 2007). Espécies de Proteaceae ocorrem nas regiões tropicais e sub-tropicais, com centros de diversidade na Austrália e África do Sul (Prance et al 2007).…”

Evidence-based review of the taxonomic status of New Zealand's endemic seed plant genera

“…If these relationships are supported by additional research, Jaffré et al 2001). However, Weston & Barker (2006) treated the New Caledonian species as Eucarpha Spach, based on a phylogenetic supertree that combined several molecular studies. In that tree, Knightia grouped with Roupala, Orites and Neorites, whereas Eucarpha grouped with Floydia and Darlingia.…”

“…Toronia, a monospecific genus from New Zealand, was previously included in Persoonia, as P. toru (Allan 1961). Weston & Barker (2006), Barker et al (2007b, Hoot & Douglas (1998) and Sauquet et al (2009) accepted Toronia and included it in Persoonioideae. Sauquet et al (2009; Fig.…”

“…), Acidonia (1) and Garnieria (1). However, only a few samples of Persoonia have been included in those studies, and Weston & Barker (2006) referred to unpublished results of Weston & Porter that suggest Persoonia is not monophyletic. Acceptance of Toronia should thus be provisional until those studies are completed.…”

Vegetative anatomy of Finschia Warb. and its place in Hakeinae (Proteaceae)

“…Finschia comprises three Papuasian species and is currently recognised as a member of tribe Embothrieae, subtribe Hakeinae (Proteaceae) (Weston & Barker 2006). All Finschia species are trees with buttressed trunks, often raised on stilt roots.…”