Jianhong Gao Zhengyu Wang Chaoxi Tian Xianbing Chen ^*

• Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China

Background: This study aims to investigate the historical development, current advancements, and research focus areas of Trillium tschonoskii Maxim (TTM) through bibliometric analysis, with the goal of informing future research directions.Research data on TTM were gathered and de-duplicated. CiteSpace was utilized for analyses of co-author and institution co-occurrence, keyword emergence, co-occurrence, and clustering. Excel was used to assess the literature, perform statistical analysis of the top five authors, and evaluate the contributions of different countries to TTM research. VOSviewer was employed to 2 visually display the keyword distribution. Lastly, Excel was used to compile a table of the journals included in the study.Results: A comprehensive search of the Web of Science Core Collection initially identified 374 articles. After meticulous examination and removal of duplicates, the final dataset comprised 348 articles. In recent years, there has been a noticeable and steady increase in the number of publications.The American Journal of Botany was found to have published the most articles. The United States was identified as the top contributor to TTM research, with Hokkaido University producing the highest volume of publications within this field. Zhenggang Yue was recognized as the most prolific author. Keyword analysis indicated significant clustering within the network, with strong consistency across the ten identified clusters, mainly focusing on activity and population.This bibliometric study highlights the foremost countries, journals, and authors contributing to TTM research. It also underscores key research priorities and emerging frontiers, providing a clear overview of the current state and developing trends in TTM-related studies. These insights present new opportunities for directing future research efforts.