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A new distribution record of Serissa serissoides (Rubiaceae) in Korea

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a new distribution of Serissa serissoides (DC.) Druce on the Korean Peninsula. This species was initially reported in Jiangxi Province, China, and is distributed in Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, and Taiwan. Recently, we found it in Jeollanam Province, South Korea. Serissa serissoides is readily distinguished from the only other species in the genus, S. japonica, by its inflorescence, flower, and fruit morphology. We provide a morphological description, photographs, and a key to related taxa. We give this species a new Korean name, Shin-an-baek-jeong-hwa, derived from the name of the area where it was found.

Source: Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy

DOI: 10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.4.306

Authors: Myoung Ja NAM, Kwi-Kwan JEONG, Jeong-Nam YU, Jin Hee PARK

Institutions: Korea Post, National Institute of Biological Resources, Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources

Language: English

Topic: Ecology and Conservation Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological Resources, National Institute of Biological Resources

Award: G8258083834