On the taxonomic status of Schistochila yakushimensis (Schistochilaceae) from Japan and Thailand

Abstract

  Schistochila yakushimensis N.Ohnishi & Deguchi is newly synonymized with S. sciurea (Nees) Schiffn. based on molecular phylogenetic analysis using the Thai plants of S. yakushimensis and on morphological observations for both species. A key to the species of Schistochila in Japan is provided.