Springer Flowering Plants: Santalales and Balanophorales

This academic volume from Springer provides a detailed taxonomic study of the Santalales and Balanophorales orders. As part of The Families and Genera of Vascular Plants series, this text offers comprehensive descriptions and keys to help researchers navigate complex botanical classifications. The book covers 12 families within the Santalales order, encompassing 162 genera and approximately 2100 species. It also addresses the Balanophoraceae family, which includes 16 genera and about 42 species. Readers will find a thorough revision of the Santalales family classification, updated through the use of structural and molecular evidence. This resource serves as a vital tool for botanists and biological scientists seeking accurate, evidence-based data on these specific flowering plant groups.