Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy

RESEARCH ARTICLE Type specimens in Yong No Lee’s donated collection in the herbarium of the National Institute of Biological Resources
Yong No Lee, who played a key role in the history of Korean plant taxonomy, deposited type specimens of names of new Korean species and infraspecific taxa validly published by himself in the herbarium of the Korea Plant Research Institute. After his death, all specimens, includi...

RESEARCH ARTICLE Plastid genome reveals the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of cultivated taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Korea
Plastid genome reveals the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of cultivated taro (Colocasia esculenta) in Korea Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a culturally and nutritionally important crop with a long history of cultivation in Korea. However, the ge...

RESEARCH ARTICLE Characteristics and a phylogenetic analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Pseudotsuga sinensis var. brevifolia (Pinaceae)
Pseudotsuga sinensis var. brevifolia, formerly known as Pseudotsuga brevifolia, is a native coniferous tree in Vietnam and China. Recently, the number of individuals has decreased significantly and the species continues to be at risk of extinction due to for...

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From articles published in Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy during the past two years (2024 ~ ).

Comparative analyses of Agrimonia complete chloroplast genomes with newly assembled chloroplast genomes of A. coreana and A. nipponica (Rosaceae)

Jongsun PARK, Hwa-Jung SUH, Hong XI

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(1):47-71. Published online March 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.1.47

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Comparative morphology and anatomy of Korean Boehmeria achenes and their taxonomic significance

Hyeong Jun JO, Min Ji KWON, Sung Hyun KIM, Taeeung KIM, Chae Sun NA, Gyu Young CHUNG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):160-174. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.160

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Chromosome number of Carex siderosticta in Korea (Cyperaceae)

Kyong-Sook CHUNG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):126-131. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.126

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Warm-temperate evergreen pterophytes of Korea

Hang-Hwa HONG, Eun-Mi SUN, Kang-Hyup LEE, Jin-Suk KIM, Hyoung-Tak IM

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):151-159. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.151

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Complete chloroplast genomes of Lespedeza inschanica and L. juncea (Fabaceae: section Junceae)

Jong-Won PARK, Won-Hee KIM, Bo-Yun KIM, Sunhee SIM, Keum Seon JEONG, Dong-Pil JIN

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):311-315. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.311

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A taxonomic revision of the rare genus Pentactina (Rosaceae) based on comparative phylogenetic analyses

Ji-Hyeon JEON, Seon-Hee KIM, Elena A. MARCHUK, Marina N. KOLDAEVA, Seung-Chul KIM

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(1):1-13. Published online March 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.1.1

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Plantago coronopus (Plantaginaceae), a new invasive alien plant in the Republic of Korea

Ju Eun JANG, Hyeon Jin JEONG, Jaewon SEOL, Eun Su KANG, Seong Won LEE, Hye Been KIM, Dong Chan SON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(1):29-35. Published online March 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.1.29

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Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Dracocephalum ruyschiana (Lamiaceae) and its phylogenetic analysis

Nudkhuu NYAMGEREL, Shukherdorj BAASANMUNKH, Dariganga MUNKHTULGA, Tuvshinbayar TUGSBILGUUN, Batlai OYUNTSETSEG, Chun-Lei XIANG, Hyeok Jae CHOI

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(1):44-51. Published online March 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.1.44

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A palynological study of Viola in Korea

Yun–Sun LEE, Ah-reum Go, Ki-Oug YOO, Young Jae CHUNG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(1):1-16. Published online March 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.1.1

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Discovery of Lepisorus hachijoensis (Polypodiaceae) misidentified as Lepisorus onoei on Gageodo Island, Korea

Seung Se CHOI, Jonghwan KIM, Yu Cheol PARK, Jin Kap AHN, Seung Hyun HWANG, Hyun Min BUM, Seung Hoon LEE, Journadette DRIZ, Hang Hwa HONG, Myung-Ok MOON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(1):25-30. Published online March 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.1.25

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A new record of a Plantaginaceae alien plant in the Republic of Korea: Chaenorhinum minus

Se Ryeong LEE, Beom Kyun PARK, Kang Hyup LEE, Jin Suk KIM, Dong Chan SON, Eun Su KANG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(1):40-46. Published online March 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.1.40

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Re-evaluation of the taxonomic identity of Angelica fallax (Apiaceae) and its conservation status

Kyeonghee KIM, Hwa-Jung SUH, Heewon JI, Jun-Ho SONG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):87-98. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.87

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In silico comparative analysis of the complete chloroplast genome sequences in the mulberry family (Moraceae)

Thi Kim Anh NGO, Thi Anh Thoa TRAN, Viet The HO

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):110-120. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.110

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Notes on three new species records of Euonymus fimbriatus, Euonymus fortunei (Celastraceae) and Dalbergia hancei (Fabaceae) in Bhutan

Tsethup TSHERING, Rinzin DORJI, Kinzang DENDUP, Phub TSHERING, Nima Tshering SHERPA, Ugyen TAKCHU, Sangay GYELTSHEN, Sangay WANGCHUK, Jigme WANGCHUK

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):132-138. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.132

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New records of flowering plants for the flora of Myanmar collected from Southern Shan State II

Eui-Kwon JUNG, Dae-Hyun KANG, Homervergel G. ONG, Naing Oo KYAW, Young-Dong KIM

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):139-143. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.139

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Validation of the name Aster magnus (Asteraceae)

Jae Young KIM, Hyeong Jun JO, Dae Hui JEONG, Dong Chan SON, Gyu Young CHUNG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(2):147-149. Published online June 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.2.147

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New records of two alien plants, Carex annectens and C. gravida (Cyperaceae) in Korea

Jeong-Ki HONG, Sang Deog SHIM, Hyun Sik KIM, Eui-Ho EOM, Jin Hee PARK, Jin-Seok KIM, Jung-Hyun KIM

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):193-199. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.193

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Hedypnois rhagadioloides (Asteraceae; Cichorieae): An alien plant found at Busan New Port

Eun Su KANG, Gyu Young CHUNG, Seong Won LEE, Dong Chan SON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):200-205. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.200

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Two new plant records, Alangium kurzii (Cornaceae) and Ficus racemosa (Moraceae), in Bhutan and corresponding distributions

Tandin WANGCHUK, Tshering DENDUP, Tshewang NAMGAY, Tsethup TSHERING, Jigme WANGCHUK

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):206-211. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.206

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Astragalus arbuscula (Fabaceae): A new record for Mongolian flora

Shukherdorj BAASANMUNKH, Dariganga MUNKHTULGA, Batlai OYUNTSETSEG, Altangerel UNDRUUL, Zagarjav TSEGMED, Alexey A. KECHAYKIN, Hyeok Jae CHOI

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):212-216. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.212

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Development and characterization of 15 polymorphic microsatellite markers for Hepatica insularis (Ranunculaceae) endemic to the Korean Peninsula

Eun-Kyeong HAN, Da-Hyun LIM, Won-Bum CHO, Amarsanaa GANTSETSEG, Young-Jong JANG, Jong-Soo PARK, Jung-Hyun LEE

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(3):217-221. Published online September 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.3.217

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Potentilla rhizoma (Rosaceae), a new species in Korea

Eun-Mi SUN, JiYoung YANG, Seung-Chul KIM, Kyong-Sook CHUNG, Hyoung-Tak IM

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):285-289. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.285

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New records of flowering plants for the flora of Laos (1)

Hyosig WON, Joo Hwan KIM, Junhyung JANG, Veosavanh SAYSAVANH

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):290-298. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.290

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A new distribution record of Sedum tricarpum (Crassulaceae) in Korea

Jin Hee PARK, Jin-Seok KIM, Hwa-Jung SUH, Su-Chang YOO, Jeong-Nam YU

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):299-303. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.299

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A checklist of Euphorbiaceae in Bhutan with a new record of the genus Sumbaviopsis

Tsethup TSHERING, Karma WANGDI, Ugyen TENZIN, Rinchen WANGCHUK, Sherub SHERUB, Jigme WANGCHUK

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):304-310. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.304

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Complete chloroplast genome of Syzygium glomeratum (Myrtaceae) and phylogenetic analysis

Minh Trong QUANG, Thu-Thao Thi HUYNH

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):316-322. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.316

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Complete chloroplast genome of Eleutherococcus divaricatus var. chiisanensis (Araliaceae), an endemic Korean species

Beom Kyun PARK, Se Ryeong LEE, Young-Soo KIM, Eun Su KANG, Dong Chan SON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2024;54(4):323-329. Published online December 31, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2024.54.4.323

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New records of flowering plants for the Flora of Bhutan

Phub GYELTSHEN, Kezang TOBGAY, Phuentsho PHUENTSHO, Karma SANGAY, Karma D. DORJI, David LONG, Sangay DEMA

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(2):88-102. Published online June 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.2.88

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Distribution and genetic diversity of Gueldenstaedtia verna in Korea

Hye-Joo BYUN, Su-Jang KIM, Bo-Yoon SEOL, Kyoung Su CHOI, In-Su CHOI

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(2):103-113. Published online June 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.2.103

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Allium alatoscapum, a replacement name for the northeastern Asian taxon previously known as Allium spirale

Ju Eun JANG, Shukherdorj BAASANMUNKH, Hyeok Jae CHOI, Dong Chan SON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(2):119-122. Published online June 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.2.119

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Complete chloroplast genome of Solanum viarum (Solanaceae)

Hye Been KIM, Eun Su KANG, Ju Eun JANG, Dong Chan SON

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(3):178-185. Published online September 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.3.178

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Carex (Cyperaceae) chromosome report from islands in west and southwest of the Korean Peninsula: Additional aneuploid and polyploid populations

Bo-Mi NAM, Sun Gyo KWON, Hyeok-Jae CHOI, Kyong-Sook CHUNG

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(3):186-192. Published online September 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.3.186

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Complete chloroplast genomes of three Lespedeza species in section Junceae (Fabaceae)

Jong-Won PARK, Wonhee KIM, Seong Yeob BYEON, Da-Eun PARK, Hyun-Chul KIM, Dong-Pil JIN

Korean J. Pl. Taxon. 2025;55(4):283-289. Published online December 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11110/kjpt.2025.55.4.283

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