Central Asia revealed as a key area in evolution of Eremurus (Asphodelaceae)
Journal: Plant Diversity
Year: 2023

<i>Eremurus</i> was described at the beginning of the 19th century. However, due to limited sampling and the small number of gene markers to date, its phylogeny and evolution are largely unknown. In this study, we analyzed plastomes from 27 species belonging to 2 subgenera and 3 sections of <i>Eremurus</i>, which are found in Central Asia (its center of diversity) and China. We also analyzed nuclear DNA ITS of 33 species, encompassing all subgenera and sections of the genus in Central Asia, sout