African Apiaceae: A synopsis of the Apiaceae / Umbelliferae of Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

African Apiaceae: A synopsis of the Apiaceae / Umbelliferae of Sub-Saharan
Africa and Madagascar provides the first comprehensive scientific review
of this critically important but poorly known plant family. The Apiaceae of
sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar are essential for understanding the early
evolutionary history of the family, yet have remained scientifically neglected.

This scientific review offers a bird’s eye view of the morphological and
anatomical diversity of African Apiaceae, aimed at helping botanists,
ecologists and conservationists identify the remarkable African members of
this family. The book provides structural diversity introduction with correct
botanical terminology, particularly for the interesting fruits (schizocarps)
typical of the family.

Complete descriptions and illustrations for all 77 genera and 368 known
species are provided, plus a key to each genera. Introductory chapters focus
on habit, roots, leaves, synflorescences, flowers, fruits, chromosome numbers,
pollinators, chemistry, plant uses and phylogenetic relationships. Includes
comprehensive checklists and extensive references.

With 1,600 photographs and distribution maps in hardcover format, this
authoritative reference will inspire the next generation of botanists to expand
knowledge of this fascinating family.