Alseodaphnopsis maguanensis is conspecific with A. hokouensis (Lauraceae) based on morphological and molecular evidence

Abstract

Based on both morphological and molecular evidence, it is confirmed that Alseodaphnopsis maguanensis is conspecific with A. hokouensis. Hence, Alseodaphnopsis maguanensis is treated as a synonym of A. hokouensis here. The conservation status of Alseodaphnopsis hokouensis is also re-evaluated according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria in this study.