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
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