Recent divergence in functional traits affects rates of speciation in the Neotropical Velloziaceae (Pandanales)

• Published in: Botanical journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 199; no. 1; pp. 144 - 172
• Main Authors: De Freitas Larocca, Paula, Saldanha Mancio, Jessica, Padilha, Patricia, Mello-Silva, Renato, Alcantara, Suzana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 13.04.2022
• Subjects: Accumulation; Divergence; Diversification; Evolution; Explosive cladding; Functional morphology; Miocene; Oligocene; Pleistocene; Radiation; Speciation; Velloziaceae; campos rupestres; Pliocene; adaptive radiation; southern Espinhaço Province

Abstract The resurrection plant family Velloziaceae are an iconic element in the Brazilian campos rupestres, where Barbacenia and Vellozia have undergone episodes of explosive species accumulation. Here we focus on the patterns of evolution of growth forms, dry-season physiological strategies and mo...