Development of Plastid Genomic Resources for Discrimination and Classification of Epimedium wushanense (Berberidaceae).

ABSTRACT: Epimedium wushanense (Berberidaceae) is recorded as the source plant of Epimedii Wushanensis Folium in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. However, controversies exist on the classification of E. wushanense and its closely related species, namely, E. pseudowushanense, E. chlorandrum, E. mikinorii, E. ilicifolium, and E. borealiguizhouense. These species are often confused with one another because of their highly similar morphological characteristics. This confusion leads to misuse in the medicinal market threatening efficiency and safety. Here, we studied the plastid genomes of these Epimedium species. Results show that the plastid genomes of E. wushanense and its relative species are typical circular tetramerous structure, with

SUBMITTER: Guo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6720487 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature