New record of an alien plant, Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Caryophyllaceae) in Korea

Abstract

Petrorhagia nanteuilii (Burnat) P. W. Ball & Heywood (Caryophyllaceae), native to western Europe and western North Africa and an introduced or alien plant in South America, Australia, and Japan, was newly found in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea. Petrorhagia is clearly distinguished from other genera by a bract at the base of calyx, which differs from Gypsophila L., and commissures at the sepals, which is different from Dianthus</i L. Petrorhagia nanteuilii grows on slopes and roadsides, suggesting that it is likely to have been introduced through the installation of green sites and road construction. A precise description, illustration, photographs, and a key to related genera and species is provided.

Identification of the Plant Family Caryophyllaceae in Korea Using DNA Barcoding

“…have been designated as endangered species II by the government [ 10 ]. Moreover, several other species are regarded as weeds of agricultural land [ 11 , 12 ], and alien plants of the family have been previously reported [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Such weeds and alien plants could lead to a decrease in crop yields and the disturbance of native species [ 18 , 19 ].…”