Plant Systematics and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0378-2697 eISSN 1615-6110 Springer Science+Business Media AT

Q2 Quartile

About Plant Systematics and Evolution
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Plant Systematics and Evolution (PSE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Botany and Plant Ecology Studies and Bryophyte Studies and Records, published by Springer Science+Business Media in AT, catalogued under ISSN 0378-2697 (e-ISSN 1615-6110). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.50 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3490 USD). OpenAlex records 18,014 works and 147,083 citations, with an h-index of 113.

Plant Systematics and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Plant Systematics and Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.50, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Botany and Plant Ecology Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Plant Systematics and Evolution operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Plant Systematics and Evolution should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Plant Systematics and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Plant Systematics and Evolution
  • Budget $3490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Bryophyte Studies and Records, Medical Practices and Rehabilitation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Plant Systematics and … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-59%
Field avg: 3.65
APC vs Field Avg
+16%
Field avg: $3003

Compared against 24 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0378-2697
ISSN (Online) 1615-6110
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Austria
APC / Cost $3490 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Plant Systematics and Evolution is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Austria. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3490.

In our subject taxonomy, Plant Systematics and Evolution is classified under Botany and Plant Ecology Studies, Bryophyte Studies and Records, Medical Practices and Rehabilitation and Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna.

Plant Systematics and Evolution is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.495.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plant Systematics and Evolution

Plant Systematics and Evolution does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.495 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Plant Systematics and Evolution is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Plant Systematics and Evolution is $3490 USD.

Plant Systematics and Evolution is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Plant Systematics and Evolution shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Plant Systematics and Evolution is 0378-2697. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1615-6110.

Plant Systematics and Evolution sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.50, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
1.495
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.495 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S50870786

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