Phylogenetic analysis of Uncaria species based on internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region and ITS2 secondary structure

• Main Authors: Shuang Zhu (Author), Qiwei Li (Author), Shanchong Chen (Author), Yesheng Wang (Author), Lin Zhou (Author), Changqing Zeng (Author), Jun Dong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context: The plant genus Uncaria (Rubiaceae), also known as Gouteng, is the source of an important traditional Chinese medicine. Misidentification and adulteration of Gouteng affect the safety and efficacy of the medication. Phylogenetic relationships among the species of this genus are unknown. Obj...