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SummaryThe genus Vincetoxicum Wolf is one of the most species‐rich genera in the Apocynaceae and has diversified in Japan. Vincetoxicum magnificum (Nakai) Kitag. is a perennial herb endemic to Japan. Most Japanese Vincetoxicum species flower in summer to autumn, whereas V. magnificum flowers in spring. Here we provide images of Japanese Vincetoxicum species in their natural habitats and a colour painting, detailed illustrations, photos, and a full description of V. magnificum.

SummaryThe widely‐distributed genus Euonymus, the spindle‐tree, includes over 140 accepted species, many of which are well known in cultivation. Here we describe and illustrate one of the tallest species, Euonymus chibae Makino. The discovery, pollination biology, and conservation of this species is discussed, and a lectotype is proposed in addition to the detailed description.