JOURNAL ARTICLE

Molecular phylogenetics of Maranta (Marantaceae: Zingiberales): non-monophyly and support for a wider circumscription.

  • Published In: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2023, v. 202, n. 2. P. 181 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fernandes, Geysla Da Costa; Luna, Naédja K; Fraga, Elmary; Barros, Maria Claudene; Chase, Mark W; Pessoa, Edlley M 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the molecular phylogenetic analysis and taxonomic revision of the Neotropical genus Maranta and its allied genera within the Maranta clade. Using nuclear ribosomal (nrITS) and plastid (rps16, trnL-F, rpl32-trnL) DNA markers, the study sampled 32 species from eight genera and applied maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference methods to test monophyly and relationships. Results confirm that Maranta, as traditionally circumscribed, is non-monophyletic, with species of Hylaeanthe, Myrosma, and Koernickanthe nested within it, leading to a revised taxonomy that expands Maranta to include these genera. The study partially corroborates the infrageneric classification of Maranta proposed by Schumann, supports two main sister clades within the Maranta clade, and proposes two new species combinations and a new name to restore monophyly.

Additional Information

  • Source:Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 2023/06, Vol. 202, Issue 2, p181
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0024-4074
  • DOI:10.1093/botlinnean/boac064
  • Accession Number:163872397
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