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Sciaphila secundiflora Thwaites ex Benth. (Triuridaceae): An unrecorded species from Korean flora

  • Yim, Eun-Young (Warm Temperate and Subtropical Forest Research Center, National Institute of Forest Science) ;
  • Hyun, Hwa-Ja (Warm Temperate and Subtropical Forest Research Center, National Institute of Forest Science) ;
  • Kim, Chang-Uk (Jeju Wild Flower, Private Nonprofit Organization) ;
  • Kim, Chan-Soo (Warm Temperate and Subtropical Forest Research Center, National Institute of Forest Science)
  • Received : 2017.09.02
  • Accepted : 2017.09.20
  • Published : 2017.09.30
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Abstract

Sciaphila secundiflora occurs on Jeju Island as a second species of the genus Sciaphila in Korea. This is an important finding in relation to the flora of Korea, as species of the genus Sciaphila are concentrated mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia. Few species are found on the mainland of Asia, in Japan, Taiwan, China (Hainan), tropical Africa, Australia, and on the Pacific islands. In this paper, the species S. secundiflora is described and illustrated as a new record from Korea. In addition, we suggest that the species of the genus Sciaphila should be protected with regard to its habitat characteristics and for its phytogeographic and climatic significance.

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