Primulina linglingensis var. fragrans, a new variety (Gesneriaceae) from Guangxi, China

Authors

  • Yu-Zhen Ge Guangxi Institute of Botany
  • Fang Wen Guangxi Institute of Botany
  • Bo Pan Guangxi Institute of Botany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea8851

Keywords:

Gesneriaceae, Guangxi, New species, Primulina

Abstract

Primulina linglingensis var. fragrans (Gesneriaceae) endemic to Guangxi, China, is described and illustrated here as a new variety. The newly described variety is similar to P. linglingensis var. linglingensis but differs by having leaf blade nearly symmetric to symmetric, inflorescence with cymes 2–8-flowered, peduncle densely hairy with glandular and eglandular indumentum, bracts narrowly ovate, corolla usually bicolor, staminodes 2, ovary and style densely hairy and glandular-hairy. Notes on habitat, distribution and conservation status are provided.

Author Biographies

  • Yu-Zhen Ge, Guangxi Institute of Botany
    China, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Plant Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Karst Terrain, Guilin Botanical Garden
  • Fang Wen, Guangxi Institute of Botany
    Gesneriad Conservation Center of China, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Plant Conservation and Restoration Ecology in Karst Terrain, Guilin Botanical Garden
  • Bo Pan, Guangxi Institute of Botany
    Guilin Botanical Garden

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2015-08-21

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