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- The research presents a new record of a plant genus in south-western China, highlighting the limited diversity of this genus in the country, which only contains three known species.
- The 2023 field expedition in Yunnan Province led to the identification of six individuals of this genus, previously unrecorded in the south-west.
- The findings suggest a need for distinguishing traits to differentiate these closely-related species, as they share significant morphological similarities.
Article Abstract
Background: This research documents a new record of in the south-western region of China, a significant discovery given the limited diversity of the genus within the country. Only three species of occur in China: , and . These species share a high degree of morphological similarity, particularly in their external characteristics. This underscores the necessity for the identification of additional distinguishing traits that can aid in the taxonomic differentiation of these closely-related species.
New Information: During the 2023 field expedition to various nature reserves in Yunnan Province, China, we encountered specimens of the genus . Utilising a combination of morphological assessments and phylogenetic analyses, we identified six individuals as . A review of the existing geographical distribution data revealed that this species is primarily found in central and southern regions of China, with no previous records from the south-western part of the country. Based on our findings, we present a novel record of 's distribution in the south-western region of China.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11415622 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.12.e129879 | DOI Listing |
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