Plastome phylogenomics of the Korean endemic plant Arisaema thunbergii subsp. geomundoense (Araceae).

ABSTRACT: Studying endemic plants is crucial for enhancing biodiversity in their unique habitats and exploring their evolutionary history. However, classification relying only on morphological traits can be subjective and may lead to inconsistencies in taxonomy. To address this issue, molecular approaches are necessary for precise identification and classification. The Korean endemic plant Arisaema thunbergii Blume subsp. geomundoense S.C.Ko (Araceae Juss.) has been classified based on its distinct spadix appendage color and wrinkled texture. Nevertheless, its taxonomic placement remains uncertain owing to a lack of sufficient molecular research, and it has recently been treated as a synonym of A. thunbergii subsp. urashima (H.Hara) H.Ohashi & J.Murata. To resolve their evolutionary relationships, w

SUBMITTER: Jung J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528415 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature