World Checklist of Myrtaceae

by Eve Lucas, Rafael Govaerts, Marcos Sobral, et al.

Myrtaceae is the ninth largest flowering plant family; it is economically important in the production of timber, gums, essential oils, fruits and spices, and contains many commonly cultivated ornamentals. The family is particularly rich in large genera, often found in some of the world's most threatened ecosystems, where their fruits comprise an important part of the diet of primates and birds. The similarity of Myrtaceae species is high, and its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1842463918
• ISBN13: 9781842463918
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"