Taxonomic status of Orophea yunnanensis (Annonaceae), an endemic plant species in Yunnan, China
This study elucidates the taxonomic affinity of <i>Orophea yunnanensis</i> by considering whether it belongs to <i>Orophea</i> or <i>Alphonsea</i>. Integrating comparative morphological analysis of type and living materials, field investigations, and molecular phylogenetic evidence, we confirm that <i>O. yunnanensis</i> should be transferred to <i>Alphonsea</i> as a distinct species. A new combination <i>Alphonsea yunnanensis</i> (P.T.Li) Y.H.Tan & Bin Yang is proposed. The mature floral morphology and fruits of <i>A. yunnanensis</i> are described for the first time based on wild-collected living specimens and recent herbarium collections. Detailed descriptions, color plates, and geographical distribution, and conservation assessments are provided.
Authors
- Yong‐Jie Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1752-4495)
- Bin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4748-2484)
- Hong‐Bo Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1843-8425)
- Yunjuan Zuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9498-6867)
- Chengzi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5527-7934)
- You-Bing Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3168-4965)
- Yun‐Hong Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6238-2743)
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve (CN)
- Yunnan Academy of Forestry (CN)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Dali University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.267.162402
- Primary Topic
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Youth Innovation Promotion Association