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November 15, 2025PlantsOpen Access

Molecular Phylogenetics and Morphological Analyses Support Dolichopoda, a New Neotropical Genus of Marantaceae (Zingiberales)

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NLNaédja K.M. LunaTCThales S. CoutinhoMCMark W. Chase

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Overview

Molecular phylogenetics support new genus Dolichopoda, confirming monophyly and redefining morphological traits in Neotropical plants.

Key Points

  • To assess the phylogenetic relationships and morphological characteristics of Ctenanthe, Saranthe, and Stromanthe, leading to the establishment of Dolichopoda.
  • Conducted molecular phylogenetic analysis using four DNA regions
  • Evaluated the monophyly of genera Ctenanthe, Saranthe, and Stromanthe
  • Included extensive sampling of nearly 70% of species in these genera
  • Performed ancestral state reconstruction of morphological traits
  • Established Dolichopoda as a new genus distinct from Stromanthe
  • Confirmed monophyly of Ctenanthe and Stromanthe after transferring Ctenanthe dasycarpa
  • Revealed complex evolution of key morphological traits with limited diagnostic utility

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Luna et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69251994c0ce034ddc3537d1https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14223486
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