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

Kokubugata, Goro (Department of Botany, National Museum of Nature and Science)
Yokota, Masatsugu (Laboratory of Ecology and Systematics, Faculty of Science, University of the Ryukyus)
Kato, Masahiro (Department of Botany, National Museum of Nature and Science)
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Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy / v.40, no.4, 2010 , pp. 193-201 More about this Journal
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;
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