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Astroloba ASPHODELACEAE

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Monocotyledons

Part of the book series: Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants ((SUCCPLANTS))

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A diagnostic description of the genus is given with special emphasis on the occurrence of succulence amongst its species. The geographical distribution is outlined, together with a selection of important literature, and an explanation of the etymology of the name. This is followed by a short summary of its position in the phylogeny of the family and of the past and present classification in a phylogenetic context. The succulent features present amongst the species of the genus are shortly explained as to morphology and anatomy.

This is followed by a synoptical treatment of the species (all succulent) of the genus, complete with typification details, full synonymy, geographical and ecological data, a diagnostic description, and, where applicable, notes on phylogenetic placement and relationships, as well as economic and/or horticultural importance.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria, South Africa

    Nicole L. Meyer

  2. Department of Botany, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Gideon F. Smith

  3. Centre for Functional Ecology, Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Calçada Martim de Freitas, Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

    Gideon F. Smith

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  1. Städtische Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland

    Urs Eggli

  2. Institute of Systematic Botany, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

    Reto Nyffeler

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Meyer, N.L., Smith, G.F. (2019). Astroloba ASPHODELACEAE. In: Eggli, U., Nyffeler, R. (eds) Monocotyledons. Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56324-3_52-1

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