New insights into the phylogenetic and biogeographic analysis of Elaeocarpus (Elaeocarpaceae) in China, and further consolidated 'Acronodia' as a distinct group.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elaeocarpus is the most species-rich genus in Elaeocarpaceae (Oxalidales), comprising 39 species of trees that grow in tropical and subtropical forests in China, 14 of which are endemic. Few studies to focus on the phylogeny of Elaeocarpus in China. Limited available evidence indicates a close phylogenetic relationship between Sect. Ganitrus and Sect. Dicera, while the question of whether the 'Acronodia' group warrants taxonomic separation from Sect. Monocera remains unresolved. The status of group 'Acronodia' in Elaeocarpus is uncertain because the combination of molecular fragments available to construct the phylogenetic tree has not been evaluated.

Results

In this study, we compared chloroplast genome sequences on the basis of the alignment of 4 chloroplast gen

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12595670 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature