Radial tree

Example of a radial tree, from a 1924 organization chart that emphasizes a central authority[1]

A radial tree, or radial map, is a method of displaying a tree structure (e.g., a tree data structure) in a way that expands outwards, radially. It is one of many ways to visually display a tree,[2][3] with examples dating back to the early 20th century.[4] In use, it is a type of information graphic.

Radial vs. triangular tree layout
  1. ^ W. H. Smith., Graphic Statistics in Management (McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, ed. First, 1924) http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/project.cfm?id=10
  2. ^ "Spicynodes : Reference Background". www.spicynodes.org.
  3. ^ Lima, Manuel. "visualcomplexity.com | Radial Tree Viewer". www.visualcomplexity.com.
  4. ^ Lima, Manuel. "visualcomplexity.com | Radial Eugenics Diagram". www.visualcomplexity.com.