Systematic Studies in Polygonaceae of Kashmir Himalaya

Authors: A.H. Munshi & G.N. Javeid
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 9788185046501
Book Format: Hard Bound
Size: 7.50 x 9.75 x 1.25 inches
Weight: 636 gms
Book Type: Text Book

About the Book

The Himalaya, a region known for its rich plant wealth, is home to countless unique and fascinating plant species. However, the floristics of this region are not completely understood. This book focuses specifically on the Polygonaceae family of the Himalaya, a family whose systematics has remained a challenging and complex issue due to the high variability among its species.

The book provides a comprehensive account of 10 genera and about 70 species of the Polygonaceae, offering a detailed analysis of the characterisation of tribes, genera, and species based on morphological evidence, supported by pollen morphology, epidermal studies, and chromosome numbers. This systematic treatment goes down to lower hierarchical levels, proposing generic realignments based on these data, in addition to insights drawn from phytogeography.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book offers an in-depth look at the systematics of the Polygonaceae family, focusing on genera, species, and their morphological traits.

• Illustrative Plates: Includes 65 plates of drawings and photographs that illustrate aspects of comparative morphology, providing visual clarity on the plant species and their distinguishing features.

• Updated Nomenclature: Several changes in the nomenclature of species have been incorporated, based on the latest research and findings.

• Significant Contribution: This work represents a major re-evaluation of the Polygonaceae family, making it a valuable resource for botanists, especially those working on the national flora and formal revisions of plant species.