Anacardiaceae phylogeny

[PIETER WINTER]

I had a query about the phylogenetic context of the African Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea). A preliminary literature search revealed very little on suprageneric taxonomy within the Anacardiaceae. Does anyone know of a relevant work available in this regard?

My suspicion is that the presence of resin may have proved an obstacle to molecular taxonomists, but I would be relieved if someone can show otherwise.



Pieter J.D. Winter
Curator of the Herbarium
University of the North
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