The succulent species of the families of subclass Rosidae are presented by alphabet of families, genera, and species, with comprehensive listings of synonyms added at all levels. Detailed descriptions are given for all accepted taxa, together with data on the distribution and typification, and references to the most important literature. Where necessary, information on ecology, ethnobotany, history, etc. is added, and in many places, proposed relationships are critically discussed.
The volume covers the succulents from the families Anacardiacae, Begoniaceae, Bixaceae, Brassicaceae, Burseraceae, Capparaceae, Caricaceae, Clusiaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Francoaceae, Geraniaceae, Malvaceae, Melastomataceae, Meliaceae, Moraceae, Moringaceae, Oxalidaceae, Passifloraceae, Sapindaceae, Tropaeolaceae, Urticaceae, Vitaceae and Zygophyllaceae.Unique compilation of information on succulents of the treated families, estimated to total 1400 species
Complete standardized descriptions for all included taxa, with notes on distribution, ecology and classification
Illustrations give an impression of the plant diversity covered and help with identification
Urs Eggli
succulent plants succulents Rosidae Euphorbiaceae Cucurbitaceae Anacardiacae Begoniaceae Brassicaceae Geraniaceae Moringaceae Phyllanthaceae