A subgeneric classification of Selaginella (Selaginellaceae).

Abstract:

PREMISE OF THE STUDY:The lycophyte family Selaginellaceae includes approximately 750 herbaceous species worldwide, with the main species richness in the tropics and subtropics. We recently presented a phylogenetic analysis of Selaginellaceae based on DNA sequence data and, with the phylogeny as a framework, the study discussed the character evolution of the group focusing on gross morphology. Here we translate these findings into a new classification. METHODS:To present a robust and useful classification, we identified well-supported monophyletic groups from our previous phylogenetic analysis of 223 species, which together represent the diversity of the family with respect to morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution. Care was taken to choose groups with supporting morphology. KEY RESULTS:In this classification, we recognize a single genus Selaginella and seven subgenera: Selaginella, Rupestrae, Lepidophyllae, Gymnogynum, Exaltatae, Ericetorum, and Stachygynandrum. The subgenera are all well supported based on analysis of DNA sequence data and morphology. A key to the subgenera is presented. CONCLUSIONS:Our new classification is based on a well-founded hypothesis of the evolutionary relationships of Selaginella, and each subgenus can be identified by a suite of morphological features, most of them possible to study in the field. Our intention is that the classification will be useful not only to experts in the field, but also to a broader audience.

journal_name

Am J Bot

authors

Weststrand S,Korall P

doi

10.3732/ajb.1600288

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-12-01 00:00:00

pages

2160-2169

issue

12

eissn

0002-9122

issn

1537-2197

pii

ajb.1600288

journal_volume

103

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