Research Paper

Primulina arcuata, a new species of Primulina (Gesneriaceae) from the Danxia Landform in Jiangxi, China

Guo-Liang Xu, Tao-Ran Chen, Xiao-Gang Wu, Wei-Long Cai, Xiao-Hai Zhou, Nuo-guo Zeng, Li Ding

Published on: 23 September 2023

Page: 391 - 397

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2023.68.391

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    Abstract

    Based on morphological observations and comparisons, a new species of Primulina (Gesneriaceae), P. arcuata G.L.Xu & L.Ding, is described and illustrated. This new species resembles P. jiulianshanensis in leaf blade shape, but differs from the latter by corolla tube curved-tubular (vs. funnelform); calyx lobes oblong (vs. lanceolate); peduncle, pedicel, both surfaces of bracts, both surfaces of bracteoles and abaxial surface of calyx lobes covered with glandular-puberulent hairs (vs. with eglandular-puberulent hairs). A detailed description, photographs, distribution information and a provisional conservation status assessment are provided.

    Keyword: Flora of Jiangxi, IUCN, Morphology, Primulina jiulianshanensis, Taxonomy, Xiaowudang Scenic Spot

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