title: Studies on diversity and evolution of Iridaceae species in southern Brazil.
abstract: Plants of the family Iridaceae are well represented in the grassland vegetation of southern Brazil, occurring in the Pampa and Atlantic Forest biomes. Nevertheless, little is known about the taxonomy and evolution of Iridaceae species in southern Brazil. The main goal of this review is to compile published information about South American Iridaceae, and to discuss the evolution and genetic diversity of the family presenting our own research data in the light of the published literature. The main focus is on the genera Calydorea, Cypella, Herbertia, and Sisyrinchium. Aspects of reproductive system and of pollinator attraction are also discussed.
authors: Programa de Pós-Graduação em Genética e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. ; Departamento de Botânica, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
authors: Tatiana T
authors: TT
authors: Souza-Chies
authors: Eliane
authors: E
authors: Kaltchuk Dos Santos
authors: Lilian
authors: L
authors: Eggers
authors: Alice Mainieri
authors: AM
authors: Flores
authors: Eudes M Stiehl
authors: EM
authors: Alves
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Fachinetto
authors: Juliana
authors: J
authors: Lustosa
authors: Lauís Brisolara
authors: LB
authors: Corrêa
authors: Luana Olinda
authors: LO
authors: Tacuatiá
authors: Paula
authors: P
authors: Piccoli
authors: Rogéria Beatriz
authors: RB
authors: Miz
keywords: Iridoideae; cytotaxonomy; diversity; molecular phylogenetics; population genetics