A new record of Osmanthus insularis Koidz. (Oleaceae) from Tsu Island in Tokushima Prefecture

Abstract

Osmanthus insularis Koidz. (Oleaceae) was found from Tsu Island, Mugi-cho, Tokushima Prefecture. This is the second record of the species at the pacific side in Shikoku Island and these two new localities are positioned between the known ones; the southern part of Kyushu Island and eastern part of Kii Peninsula of Honshu Island. The distribution pattern was discussed.