Research Paper
New species and taxonomic notes of Aspidistra (Asparagaceae) for the flora of China and Laos
Hong-Bo Ding, Kai-Chun Xiong, Bin Yang, Jian-Tao Yin, Somsanith Bouamanivon, Yun-Hong Tan
Published on: 18 September 2021
Page: 439 - 449
DOI: 10.6165/tai.2021.66.439
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Abstract
Two new species (Aspidistra depingiana Y.H.Tan & H.B.Ding, A. partita Y.H.Tan & H.B.Ding) and two newly recorded species (A. sutepensis K.Larsen, A. larutensis W.J.de Wilde & A.Vogel) of Aspidistra (Asparagaceae) from China and Laos are described. Aspidistra depingiana and A. sutepensis are new to the flora of China, while A. partita and A. larutensis are new to the flora of Laos. The photographies, the distribution, phenology and voucher specimens for all the mentioned taxa are provided.
Keyword: Aspidistra, Plant Diversity, Taxonomy, Transboundary Conservation, Yunnan