Taxon

Journal Abbreviation: TAXON
Journal ISSN: 0040-0262

About Taxon

    Taxon is the journal of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy (IAPT) and is devoted to systematic and evolutionary biology with emphasis on botany. The journal accepts articles on Plant Phylogeny, Evolution, Taxonomy, Morphology, Paleobotany, Palynology, Methods and Techniques, Biodiversity and Conservation, and of related fields, as well as contributions to discussions on timely issues (e.g., Points of View, Letters to the Editor). The journal is also an important outlet for publication of items dealing with Plant Nomenclature (including official Proposals to amend the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature, nomenclature committee reports, and commentaries). Manuscripts are peer-reviewed.
Year Impact Factor (IF) Total Articles Total Cites
2024 (2025 update) 2.0 - 6147
2023 3.0 - -
2022 3.4 - 5948
2021 2.586 - 6250
2020 2.338 86 5895
2019 2.817 62 4890
2018 3.823 81 5305
2017 2.680 83 5081
2016 2.447 92 4654
2015 2.907 89 4505
2014 3.299 93 4476
2013 3.051 73 3811
2012 2.782 84 3592
2011 2.703 131 3327