Coode, Mark J. E.
Job TitleHonorary Research Fellow
DepartmentHerbarium, Library, Art and Archives
SectionHonorary Research Associate
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Joined Kew: 1975
Foreign Language(s): French
Qualifications & Appointments
BA (Hons), Univ. Cambridge, 1961
Role
Taxonomic research into Elaeocarpaceae, its position in Oxalidales, generic relationships and infrageneric groups in Elaeocarpus; 'Flora Malesiana' account.
Recent molecular work has placed Tremandraceae in the heart of Elaeocarpaceae, but lacks obvious morphological support; there is some molecular support for the disposition of genera (previously assigned to Elaeocarpaceae) suggested in Coode (1985, 1987). Recent molecular work in Sydney has begun to throw light on infrageneric groupings in Elaeocarpus (the largest genus with c. 350 spp. overall). Involvement in an advisory capacity with this molecular study. Preparation of an account for 'Flora Malesiana' continues: taxonomic decisions have largely been made and keys and descriptions drawn up; descriptions for Elaeocarpus are being prepared in DELTA format, now about 96% complete for the Flora Malesiana area.
Selected Recent Publications
Coode, M.J.E. (2010). Elaeocarpus for Flora Malesiana; new taxa and understanding in the Ganitrus group. Kew Bulletin. 65: 355-399
- Coode, M.J.E. (2007). Elaeocarpaceae for Flora Malesiana: new information on Elaeocarpus from Borneo and Sulawesi. Kew Bulletin. 62: 329–332
- Coode, M.J.E. (2005). Elaeocarpus for Flora Malesiana: E. crenulatus, E. myrtoides and E. amabilis from New Guinea, reconsidered. Kew Bulletin. 60: 305–311.
- Coode, M.J.E. (2002). Elaeocarpus in New Guinea: E. sericoloides (Fissipetalum group), E. royenii & E. multisectus (sect. Elaeocarpus). Contributions to the Flora of Mt Jaya, IX. Kew Bulletin 57: 925 – 935.
- Coode, M.J.E. (2001). Elaeocarpus for Flora Malesiana Kew Bulletin 56 (4 articles, various pages)
Selected Earlier Publications
- Coode, M.J.E. (1987). Crinodendron, Dubouzetia and Peripentadenia, closely related in Elaeocarpaceae. Kew Bulletin 42: 777-814.
- Coode, M.J.E. (1985). Aristotelia and Vallea, closely related in Elaeocarpaceae. Kew Bulletin, 40: 479–507.
- Coode, M.J.E. (1984). Elaeocarpus in Australia and New Zealand. Kew Bulletin, 39: 509–586.
- Coode, M.J.E. (1983). A conspectus of Sloanea (Elaeocarpaceae) in the Old World. Kew Bulletin, 38: 347–427.
- Coode, M.J.E. (1981). Elaeocarpaceae. In Henty E.E. (ed). Handbooks of the Flora of Papua New Guinea, Vol. II. Melbourne University Press. 38-185.
