Taxonomic revision of Polygalaceae (Fabales) in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT: Several morphological and palynological characteristics-including petiole length, number of anthers, calyx persistence, presence of petaloid sepals, morphology of keel appendages, fruits, seed appendages, and shapes and polarity of pollen-were observed in this study. Five genera and nine species of the family Polygalaceae are recognized in Taiwan, including one new combination, Heterosamara arcuata (Hayata) J.Y. Wu & T.Y.A. Yang, comb. nov. Keys to the genera and species, taxonomic descriptions, tables summarizing characteristics, and photographs of each taxon are also provided.

SUBMITTER: Wu JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418031 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature