Title
Reinstatement of Meiogyne monogyna (Annonaceae) and a key to the species of Meiogyne in China including a new record
Author
Yang, Bin
Publication
PHYTOTAXA
Year
2026
Volume
767
Issue
1
Corresponding Author
Tan, YH
Abstract
Meiogyne monogyna (Merr.) B & acirc;n was previously treated as conspecific with the widespread M. virgata (Blume) Miq. and was synonymized under the latter. However, based on detailed examinations of herbarium specimens and field observations of living plants, we confirm that M. monogyna is a morphologically distinct species. Consequently, we reinstate its species status and document it as a new record for the flora of China, providing a comprehensive taxonomic description and including it in an updated identification key for all three species of Meiogyne recorded in China.