Australian palms biogeography, ecology and systematics /

Dowe, John L.

Australian palms biogeography, ecology and systematics / [electronic resource] : John Leslie Dowe. - Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Pub., c2010. - xi, 290 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (some col.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-282) and index.

"Incorporating recent advances in biogeographic and phylogenetic research, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the palm family Arecaceae, with reviews of botanical history, biogeography, phylogeny, ecology and conservation. Thorough descriptions of genera and species include notes on ecology and typification, and keys and distribution maps assist with field recognition. Colour photographs of habit, leaf, flowers, fruit and unique diagnostic characters also feature for each species"--NHBS Environment Bookstore.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9780643098022 (electronic bk.)




Palms--Australia.
Palms--Australia--Identification.
Palms--Norfolk Island--Identification.
Palms--Australia--Lord Howe Island (N.S.W.)--Identification.
Palms--Christmas Island (Indian Ocean)--Identification.


Electronic books.

QK495.P17 / D67 2010

584.50994