These characteristics were
distinct from other species of the genus Lactobacillus. Based on the data provided, the three
isolates represent a fructophilic and novel species of the genus Lactobacillus, for which the name
Lactobacillus florum sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is F9-1T (5JCM 16035T
5DSM
22689T
5NRIC 0771T
).