Abstract
Abstract Loropetalum chinense (R.Br.) Olivo is an Asiatic evergreen shrub with many desirable landscape characteristics. It is fast-growing, tolerant to disease and insects, and produces an abundance of attractive flowers. Recently, the horticultural community has shown an increased interest in the species since several pink-flowering selections (L. chinense var. rubrum) have become available. Due to the relatively rapid introduction and commercialization of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum, there has been some confusion concerning the identity and distinctness of cultivars. This research used Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPDs) to examine the genetic diversity of 14 L. chinense var. rubrum accessions, and 2 accessions of L. chinense. Results indicate the presence of 4 groupings among the introductions, with many ofthe introductions having at least 1 or 2 other closely related selections. Most named introductions were closely related to other unnamed introductions.
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