Taxonomic delimitation and molecular identification of clusters within the species Zanthoxylumnitidum (Rutaceae) in China.

ABSTRACT: Zanthoxylumnitidum, known as Liang-Mian-Zhen in China, is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant used to treat traumatic injury, rheumatism, paralysis, toothache, stomach ache, and venomous snake bites. Two varieties of the species have been described and three morphological types have been reported within the original variety. However, taxonomic delimitation and molecular markers for distinguishing these varieties and types within this species remain unknown. Since different populations exhibit varying chemical compositions, easy identification of intraspecific taxa is crucial. We collected 420 individuals from 38 natural populations, 3 samples of standard medicinal material, and 17 folk-medicine samples to perform classification and identification within Zanthoxylumnitidum.

SUBMITTER: Qin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848992 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature