Journal profile · Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Plant Science
Rheedea
ISSN 0971-2313 · Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy
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Rheedea: fully open access; 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Rheedea is published by Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Plant Diversity and Evolution and Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, together about 78.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Plant Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Rheedea is an international journal dedicated to the study of the taxonomy, systematics, and ecology of angiosperms and other plant groups. The journal aims to promote research in plant taxonomy with a special focus on Indian and tropical floristics.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Plant Science
Editor-in-chief A.K. PradeepPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 12, United Kingdom 2 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Plant and Fungal Species DescriptionsBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology28.5%
- Plant Diversity and EvolutionAgricultural and Biological Sciences25.8%
- Botany and Plant Ecology StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences24.5%
- Linguistic and Cultural StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences4.6%
- Plant Taxonomy and PhylogeneticsAgricultural and Biological Sciences4%
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences3%
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and faunaAgricultural and Biological Sciences1.7%
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy StudiesAgricultural and Biological Sciences1.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Science | Q4 | 482/541 | 10th |
| Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics | Q4 | 662/736 | 10th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 101 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
No source has fee information yet; check the journal's website.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 40–200 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Reference style
- Author–date
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- Authorship
Nomenclature must follow the latest ICN rules. Model summary
Nomenclatural acts must follow the rules of the latest edition of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Author Responsibilities Originality: Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal. Manuscripts found to be duplicate submissions will be rejected. Permissions: Authors must obtain the necessary permissions for reproducing previously published material (figures, tables, etc.) and ensure proper attribution as required by the copyright holder. Authorship…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Copyright transfer to Rheedea (IAAT) upon acceptance; copyright form required. Model summary
Authors should submit a Copyright form when a paper is accepted for publication. Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication, the copyright of the article is transferred to Rheedea, the journal of the Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT). This transfer allows Rheedea to hold the exclusive rights to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the article in any form or medium, incl…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Desk rejection possible for submissions not meeting minimum quality standards. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process by experts in the field. Reviewers are given the option to remain anonymous, and authors are encouraged to suggest potential reviewers. However, the editorial board retains the final decision on the selection of reviewers. The review process is designed to ensure the integrity, quality, and relevance of the submitted research.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Three checks before submitting to Rheedea
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Plant Diversity and Evolution.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 40–200 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Reference style: Author–date.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy
- ISSN
- 0971-2313
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 36, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Rheedea
What are the manuscript requirements of Rheedea?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 40–200 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Reference style: Author–date. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Rheedea based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (12) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Rheedea?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Rheedea is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Rheedea open access, and what is the APC?
Rheedea is a fully open-access journal. Fee information is not available yet; check the journal's website.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .