CoTRAM, the Cooperative Taxonomic Resource for American Myrtaceae, serves as an essential hub for researchers and enthusiasts in the field of botany, particularly focusing on the complex taxonomy of the Myrtaceae family. With potentially over 5,000 species, this family is recognized as one of the largest groups of flowering plants, with a significant concentration in the Americas, especially the Atlantic Coastal Forest of Brazil and temperate regions of Chile and Argentina.

CoTRAM's mission is to facilitate the identification of American Myrtaceae through an extensive database that combines authority-identified specimens, images, and innovative software tools for geographic checklists and mapping. The platform features an interactive key, making it easier to navigate the intricacies of Myrtaceae identification. As a valuable resource supporting the distribution of herbarium specimen data, CoTRAM also encompasses a broad database of all vascular plants, enhancing research capabilities. Users are encouraged to explore, provide feedback, and utilize the resources available on this comprehensive taxonomic platform.