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Area of Science:

  • Plant reproductive biology
  • Angiosperm diversity
  • Evolutionary botany

Background:

  • Trioecy, characterized by staminate, pistillate, and hermaphrodite flowers on distinct individuals, is exceptionally rare in flowering plants.
  • Existing data on trioecious species are scarce, necessitating a comprehensive global compilation and analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile a global list of trioecious plant species.
  • To analyze the taxonomic distribution and frequency of trioecy across angiosperm orders, families, genera, and species.
  • To investigate potential associations between trioecy and various biological and ecological factors.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and original research to identify and list trioecious plant species worldwide.
  • Taxonomic classification of identified species across angiosperm phylogeny.
  • Statistical analysis of the frequency of trioecy in different taxonomic ranks.
  • Correlation analysis between trioecy and selected life-form, pollination, floral, and geographical traits.

Main Results:

  • A global list of 80 trioecious species from 46 genera and 33 families was compiled.
  • Trioecy occurs in 7.9% of angiosperm families, 0.3% of genera, and 0.03% of species, predominantly in Superrosids and Superasterids.
  • Significant numbers of trioecious species are concentrated in families like Rosaceae, Caprifoliaceae, and Scrophulariaceae, and genera such as Fragaria, Valeriana, and Buddleja.
  • Associations between trioecy and factors like life form, pollination syndrome, and geographical distribution were explored.

Conclusions:

  • Trioecy is a rare but taxonomically widespread phenomenon in angiosperms, with specific clades and families showing higher frequencies.
  • The study provides a foundational dataset for future research into the evolutionary mechanisms and ecological significance of trioecy.
  • Further investigation into sex lability, polyploidy, and population dynamics is warranted to understand trioecy maintenance and evolution.