Biogeographic Overview of Ulmaceae: Diversity, Distribution, Ecological Preferences, and Conservation Status.

ABSTRACT: The elm family (Ulmaceae) is a woody plant group with important scientific, societal, and economic value. We aim to present the first biogeographic synthesis investigating the global diversity, distribution, ecological preferences, and the conservation status of Ulmaceae. A literature review was performed to explore the available data for all extant species. Our study made it possible to map the actual global distribution of Ulmaceae with high precision, and to elucidate the centers of diversity, located mainly in China and in the southeastern USA. A detailed comparative analysis of the macroclimatic niche for each species was produced, which shows the general biogeographic pattern of the family and pinpoints the outlier species. The results corroborate recent molecular analyses and suppor

SUBMITTER: Fragniere Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8227750 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature