ELPT synthesizes three pillars—taxonomy, nomenclature, and distribution—into a single, continually updated resource. We standardize names under the ICN, integrate morphological and molecular evidence for accepted species, and compile global occurrences to generate regional checklists and reveal knowledge gaps.
This data has broad applications. For example, ELPT provides a reservoir of liverwort and hornwort names linked to taxonomy and distribution that supports biodiversity research. Researchers can identify new species, test evolutionary hypotheses, and improve understanding of plant diversification over time.
ELPT contributes to studies of global warming and environmental change, as distribution data are essential for assessing species responses across landscapes. These insights inform models of climate resilience, conservation priorities, and biodiversity futures.
We provide an updated synthesis of accepted species based on the latest literature, integrating morphology and molecular evidence. This ensures an authoritative list of names that underpins comparative and evolutionary research.
We cite plant names following the International Code of Nomenclature, resolving competing treatments and ensuring consistent usage across regions and studies.
We collate high-resolution occurrence records and generate regional checklists—supporting the analysis of global-to-regional distribution patterns, endemism, turnover, and conservation assessment.
The World Checklist of Hornworts and Liverworts (Söderström et al., 2016; PhytoKeys 59: 1–828) established the first comprehensive worldwide synthesis—7,486 species, 398 genera, 92 families. ELPT extends this foundation by linking accepted names to updated taxonomic concepts and distributional data in a continously updated digital platform.
Why it matters: ELPT data provide a shared baseline for diversity analyses, floristic assessments, studies of global change, and identification of under-sampled regions—accelerating research, conservation planning, and applications in biogeography and climate science.
• Reservoir of names and concepts for global research
• Global scope with biogeographic insights
• Framework for climate and environmental change studies
Using an authoritative list of names that resolves competing treatments and provides a single, citable reference for accepted species and their concepts.
Analysing distribution patterns, endemism, and turnover at both global and regional scales using harmonized occurrence data.
Identifying data gaps, highlight rare or at-risk taxa, and track responses to global warming and environmental change using transparent baselines.
