J. Richard Abbott
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Also affiliated: Florida Museum of Natural History (2010–2018); Eastern Illinois University (2010); University of Utah (1994); Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (2010); New York Botanical Garden (2007–2017); Missouri Botanical Garden (2012–2020); University of Florida (2005–2020); Institut Bouisson Bertrand (2017); Washington State University (1998–2005); Florida College (2010–2016)
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J. Richard Abbott's research primarily focuses on the evolutionary history and taxonomy of plant groups, particularly within the Malvaceae, Polygalaceae, and Poaceae families. His work involves analyzing phylogenetic relationships to understand patterns of evolution, including polyphyly, within genera such as *Hibiscus*, *Pavonia*, and *Dichanthelium*. Abbott has investigated species limits in taxonomically complex grass groups and contributed to floristic surveys, such as documenting the flora of islands in the Lower Mississippi River. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 17, with 53 total publications and over 2,100 citations. He has collaborated with researchers from Arkansas State University, including Travis D. Marsico, Ben E. Benton, Scott A. Mangan, and Brendan J. Kosnik, on shared publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 18
- Publications: 53
- Citations: 2,186
Selected Publications
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Toward a New Generic Delimitation in Polygalaceae III: Chamaebuxus, Chodatia, Heterosamara, and Paivanthus (2026)
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Taxonomic Notes and New Combinations in North American Senega (Polygalaceae) (2026)
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Phylogenetic Relationships Within Tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) Reveal Complex Patterns of Polyphyly in<i>Hibiscus</i>and<i>Pavonia</i> (2024)
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Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses (2023)
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Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.) (2023)
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Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega (2023)
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Interspecific hybridization in North American Polygala (Polygalaceae) (2020)
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Phylogeny and biogeography of <i>Polygala</i> (Polygalaceae) (2019)
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Three lonely Argentines: Toward a new generic delimitation in Polygalaceae (2019)
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Spatial Phylogenetics of Florida Vascular Plants: The Effects of Calibration and Uncertainty on Diversity Estimates (2018)
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- Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega
- Taxonomic Notes and New Combinations in North American Senega (Polygalaceae)
- Toward a New Generic Delimitation in Polygalaceae III: Chamaebuxus, Chodatia, Heterosamara, and Paivanthus
- Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega
- Phylogenetic Relationships Within Tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) Reveal Complex Patterns of Polyphyly in<i>Hibiscus</i>and<i>Pavonia</i>
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
- Toward New Generic Delimitations in Polygalaceae II: Senega
- Taxonomic Notes and New Combinations in North American Senega (Polygalaceae)
- Phylogenetic Relationships Within Tribe Hibisceae (Malvaceae) Reveal Complex Patterns of Polyphyly in<i>Hibiscus</i>and<i>Pavonia</i>
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Flora of six Lower Mississippi River islands (U.S.A.)
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
- Phylogeny of North American <i>Dichanthelium</i> (Panicoideae, Poaceae): Testing Species Limits in One of the Most Taxonomically Complicated Groups of Grasses
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