Author: Peter V. Bruyns
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781919976983
Category : Apocynaceae
Languages : en
Pages : 158
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"The flora of Namibia is dominated by the families Poaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae. Here an account of the Apocynaceae, the seventh largest family in Namibia, is presented. A total of 153 species belonging to 46 genera are recorded as occurring naturally for the country and 19 of these species are endemic to Namibia, with two endemic genera. More than half of these 153 species belong to the tribe Ceropegieae, with the highly succulent group, the stapeliads, respresented by 58 species. It is shown that the family is most diverse in the extreme south of the country, in the Rosh Pinah and in the Karasburg districts. The distribution of each species is mapped and, for many genera, one species is illustrated with line drawings. Lectotypes are selected for several species."--Back cover.
Author: Sonja Loots
Publisher: Project Coordinator Southern African Botanical Dive Work
ISBN:
Category : Endangered plants
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Author: Ravindra H. Patil
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9819954061
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
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This book provides a concise overview of the Apocynaceae plant family, focusing on its morphology, diversity, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and biological activities. It explores biotechnological advances in large-scale production of therapeutic bioactive compounds and conservation efforts using plant tissue culture. The family Apocynaceae is one of the largest and important families in angiosperm, with several members having medicinal properties used to treat various ailments. Most of them are consumed as food by tribal people, while a few plants are used as a source of poison, insecticides, gum, and many other important products. Members of this family are rich in alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, glycosides, simple phenols, lactones and hydrocarbons. Other compounds such as sterols, lignans, and sugars have also been systematically studied. Extracts and isolated compounds from Apocynaceae members exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities. Notable plants like Holarrhena antidysenterica, Rauvolfia serpentina, Carissa carandas, and Tabernaemontana divaricata have been extensively researched. The family presents a diverse range of bioactive compounds with medicinal and pharmacological properties, holding promise for future applications. The book also covers endophytic microorganisms with their diversity, biological activities in Apocynaceae plants. It also highlights the role of endophytes in conservation of Apocynaceae plants. By identifying existing knowledge gaps, it aims to inspire further research in the field, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in Life Sciences, agriculture, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences.
Author: Antje Burke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789994576166
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Author: S. H. J. V. Rapanarivo
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789054104858
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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A taxonomic monograph of the genus Pachypodium based on herbarium material and living plants of all species. It is a detailed study of the habitats and ecological preferences of most species including a chapter on cultivation, which describes the successes of artificial propagation.
Author: Marinda Koekemoer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781919976921
Category : Plants
Languages : en
Pages : 295
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Author: Peter Goldblatt
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789061913726
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Part of a series of volumes on the flora of tropical East Africa, this text covers the Iridaceae family.
Author: T. H. Arnold
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Author: Urs Eggli
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9783540419662
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 644
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Author: Joachim W. Kadereit
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319936050
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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This volume covers the orders Apiales (Asterids I) and Gentianales (except Rubiaceae; Asterids II). It is the last of five volumes to (almost) complete the treatment of the Asterids in this series after publication of Vols. VI (Cornales, Ericales, 2004), VII (Lamiales, 2004), VIII (Asterales, 2007) and XIV (Aquifoliales, Boraginales, Bruniales, Dipsacales, Escalloniales, Garryales, Paracryphiales, Solanales, Icacinaceae, Metteniusaceae, Vahliaceae, 2016). The present volume provides descriptions for 11 families with altogether 1021 genera. Identification keys are provided for families within orders and for all genera within families, and likely phylogenetic relationships are discussed. The wealth of information contained in this volume makes it an indispensable source for all working in pure and applied plant sciences.
