Barbara Whitlock

Barbara Whitlock is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Biology. Her research focuses on plant taxonomy, evolutionary biology, and anatomical adaptations within the Malvaceae and related families.

• Research Trends: Her work spans Malvaceae phylogeny, seed coat micromorphology, chloroplast lineage analysis, and evolutionary mechanisms in climbing plants, often integrating molecular and morphological data.
• Key Contributions: Notable studies include revisions of genera like Seringia and Androcalva, elucidating stem lobulation in Byttneria, and exploring biogeographic patterns in plant species.