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Cheng Du1, Jun Liu2, Shuai Liao3,4, Jinshuang Ma5

1 Eastern China Conservation Centre for Wild Endangered Plant Resources, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, Shanghai 201602, China 2 Zhejiang University Library, Hangzhou 310027, China 3 Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China 4 South China National Botanical Garden, Guangzhou 510650, China 5 National Botanical Garden (North Garden), Beijing 100093, China

Chinas plant biodiversity, boasting 38,844 species, ranks among the highest globally. Since 2000, it consistently reports 220 new vascular plant taxa annually, with notable changes in names and national-level records. Despite most findings being published internationally, some, particularly from regional and university sources, lack representation in global databases. To address this, a systematic review of Chinese plant nomenclature literature since 2000 has been undertaken. This effort has resulted in annual plant species name indices and the Chinese Plant Names Index (https://cpni.ibiodiversity.net/) database, hosting 16,495 entries from 7,565 publications. This platform aims to fill the gap for species excluded from international databases, facilitating convenient access to plant name data for taxonomic revision and research citation. The comprehensive initiative extends beyond plant names, compiling data on 3,305 authors to avoid authorship homonymity and enhance research accuracy. Additionally, information on 7,458 Chinese plant collection sites, with historical and contemporary spellings, aids precise referencing for researchers. The systematic organization of Chinas plant taxonomy documents not only advances botanical research but also contributes to the conservation and sustainable use of the countrys abundant plant resources. In summary, the project addresses the underrepresentation of Chinese plant species in global databases by systematically organizing and disseminating information on plant taxonomy, aiming to enhance accuracy in botanical research, citation, and ultimately support the conservation and sustainable utilization of Chinas diverse plant resources.