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Global phylogeny and taxonomy of Artemisia

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  • Bohan Jiao

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Meng Wei

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Guohao Niu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Xiyang Chen

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Yifan Liu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Guangyin Huang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Chen Chen

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Jiye Zheng

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Jiahao Shen

    (Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Daniel Vitales

    (s.n.)

  • Joan Vallès

    (Av. Joan XXIII 27-31)

  • Filip Verloove

    (Meise Botanic Garden)

  • Andrey S. Erst

    (Central Siberian Botanical Garden SB RAS)

  • Alexey P. Seregin

    (M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University)

  • Akiko Soejima

    (Kumamoto University)

  • Xuejun Ge

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Florian Jabbour

    (Université des Antilles)

  • Artem Leostrin

    (Russian Academy of Sciences)

  • Goro Kokubugata

    (Tsukuba)

  • Wei Wang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Tiangang Gao

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    China National Botanical Garden
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

Abstract

Developing robust phylogenies and comprehensive taxonomies for big plant genera is crucial for unlocking plant-derived solutions to global sustainability challenges. Artemisia, a big genus comprising ~500 species, holds immense medicinal and ecological importance. Despite decades of efforts, establishing a comprehensive phylogeny and taxonomy for global Artemisia has remained a formidable challenge. Here, we reconstruct the most comprehensive phylogeny of global Artemisia to date (394 species) using a gigamatrix approach. We also analyze evolutionary patterns of 20 morphological characters of Artemisia worldwide to evaluate their taxonomic utility. Based on these findings, we propose a global taxonomy for Artemisia, recognizing 24 sections in 8 subgenera, and placing 99.6% of accepted species (502/505). This study provides a robust framework to advance understanding of the evolution and ecology of Artemisia, and to promote the sustainable utilization of its rich resources. Meanwhile, it introduces an exemplary case for taxonomic research on big genera in the genomic era.

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  • Bohan Jiao & Meng Wei & Guohao Niu & Xiyang Chen & Yifan Liu & Guangyin Huang & Chen Chen & Jiye Zheng & Jiahao Shen & Daniel Vitales & Joan Vallès & Filip Verloove & Andrey S. Erst & Alexey P. Seregi, 2025. "Global phylogeny and taxonomy of Artemisia," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 16(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:16:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-025-64039-0
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-64039-0
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