EAPDC Symposium : Note on the taxonomy, biogeography and conservation of endangered plant species in the Ryukyus

Kokubugata, Goro; Yokota, Masatsugu; Kato, Masahiro

doi:2010.40.4.193

Korean J. Pl. Taxon > Volume 40(4); 2010 > Article

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Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy 2010;40(4): 193-201.
doi: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2010.40.4.193

EAPDC Symposium : Note on the taxonomy, biogeography and conservation of endangered plant species in the Ryukyus

Goro Kokubugata, Masatsugu Yokota, Masahiro Kato

Received: November 5, 2010 Accepted: November 9, 2010

Abstract

The Ryukyus Archipelago consists of about 200 nearly subtropical islands located between Japan proper and Taiwan. Previous studies have found the Ryukyus to be a region of high biodiversity with many endangered vascular plant taxa, but they are not comprehensive. Here, we discuss the phytogeographic features and circumstances of the endangered plant taxa, make suggestions for effective in situ conservation, and highlight endangered plants in the Ryukyus that require further study.

KeyWords: Conservation, endangered plants, phytogeography, Ryukyus