Description
Book SynopsisHorticulture has remained far behind in understanding of botanical principles. Recent phylogenetic (DNA-based) reorganization of higher plants has revolutionized taxonomic treatments of all biological entities, even when morphology does not completely agree with their organization. This book is an example of applying principals of botanical phylogenetic taxonomy to assemble genera, species, and cultivars of 200 vascular plant families of ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms that are cultivated for enhancement of human living space; homes, gardens, and parks. The emphases are on cultivated species but examples of some plants are often shown in the wild and in landscapes. In providing descriptions, it is assumed that students and other interested individuals have no background in general botany (plant characteristics), or nomenclature. Fundamental features of all plant groups discussed are fully illustrated by original watercolor drawings or photographs.
Discussion of the families is grounded on recent botanical phylogenetic treatments, which is based on common ancestry (monophyly). Of course, phylogenetic taxonomy is not a new concept, and was originally based on morphological characteristics; it is the DNA-based phylogeny that has revolutionized modern biological classifications. In practical terms, this book represents the horticultural treatment that corresponds to phylogenetic-based botanical taxonomy, to which is added cultigens and cultivated genera and species. Hence, the harmony between horticultural and botanical taxonomy.
This book covers phylogenetic-based taxonomy of Ferns, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms (Monocots). A companion volume covers Angiosperms (Eudicots).
Table of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About The Author
Alphabetical List Of Families
Table Of Contents
Introduction
1. 1. Nomenclature
2. 2. Lycopods And Monilophytes
Introduction
Lycopodiopsida/Lycophytes
Lycopodiaceae
Selaginellaceae
Isoetaceae
Monilophytes (Ferns)
Fern Frond Terminology
Families Of Extant Ferns
Psilotaceae
Ophioglossaceae
Equisetaceae
Osmundaceae
Marsiliaceae
Cyatheaceae
Pteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Polypodiaceae
Aspleniaceae
Woodsiaceae
Blecnaceae
Davalliaceae
Dicksoniaceae
Lomariopsidaceae
Lygodiaceae
Marattiaceae
3. 3. Gymnosperms
Introduction
Growth Habits
Leaves
Duration Of Growth
Microstrobilus
Megastribilus
Families Of Extant Gymnosperms
Cycadidae
Cycadaceae
Cycas
Zamiaceae
Bowenia
Ceratozamia
Dioon
Encephalartos
Lepidozamia
Macrozamia
Microcycas
Stangeria
Zamia
Ginkgoaceae
Gnetaceae
Welwitschiaceae
Pinitidae (Conifers)
Pinaceae
Araucariaceae
Podocarpaceae
Cupressaceae
Taxaceae
Sciadopityaceae
4. 4. Angiosperms: Flowering Plants
Introduction
Angiosperm Characteristics
Monocotyledons (Monocots)
Acoraceae
Araceae
Alismataceae
Dioscoriaceae
Taccaceae
Velloziaceae
Pandanaceae
Melianthaceae
Alstromeriaceae
Colchicaceae
Philesiaceae
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Asphodelaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagaceae
Arecaceae (= Palmae)
Commelinaceae
Strelitziaceae
Heliconiaceae
Musaceae
Cannaceae
Marantaceae
Costaceae
Zingiberaceae
Haemodoraceae
Bromeliaceae
Cyperaceae
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Glossary
References
Index
