Genetic diversity of the endangered Chinese endemic plant Monimopetalum chinense revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP)

► Monimopetalum chinense (Celastraceae) is an endangered vine in eastern China. ► Information on genetic variation could improve conservation of the species. ► We examined genetic variation within and among 11 populations using AFLP markers. ► We found modest heterozygosity, high genotypic diversity, and population structure. ► Populations still harbor high genetic diversity despite low levels of gene flow.