Revision of Coprosma (Rubiaceae, tribe Anthospermeae) in the Marquesas Islands
2011
Revision of Coprosma in the Marquesas Islands
Sample size: 36
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Warren L. Wagner, David H. Lorence
Primary Institution: National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Conclusion
Three new species of Coprosma were discovered and described, contributing to the understanding of plant diversity in the Marquesas Islands.
Supporting Evidence
- Four species of Coprosma are critically endangered, indicating a high risk of extinction.
- Coprosma is now the sixth largest lineage in the Marquesas Islands.
- Only 36 collections of Coprosma species have been made in the Marquesas, showing their rarity.
Takeaway
Scientists found three new types of a plant called Coprosma in the Marquesas Islands, which are important for understanding the area's plant life.
Methodology
Measurements were taken from dried herbarium specimens, supplemented with information from preserved flowers and field notes.
Limitations
The study is limited by the small number of collections made, indicating the rarity of the species.
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