Research Paper

Salvia chingshuishanensis S.W. Chung & W.J. Huang (Lamiaceae), a new species from Taiwan

Shih-Wen Chung, Wei-Jie Huang, Yong-Zhe Lu

Published on: 25 October 2026

Page: 775 - 781

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.775

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    Abstract

    A new perennial herb of Salvia L. (Lamiaceae) is described from Mt. Chingshui, Hualien County, Taiwan. The new species,Salvia chingshuishanensis S.W. Chung & W.J. Huang, is characterised by erect, quadrangular stems, standing 20–45 cm tall; tufted basal leaves that are pinnately compound; leaves with veins and nerves impressed adaxially and raised abaxially; terminal racemes up to 20 cm long; and a corolla that is white to pale purple-tinged, with the lower lip markedly infolded (vs. nearly spreading in other Taiwanese species). A comprehensive morphological description, a diagnostic comparison with allied species, an image of the holotype, an illustration of vegetative and reproductive structures, distribution and ecology data, phenological record, and a proposed IUCN conservation status are provided. Additionally, an identification key to the Salvia species in Taiwan has been prepared to assist field researchers.

    Keyword: Lamiaceae, Mentheae, morphology, Mt. Chingshui, Nepetoideae, new species, Salvia L., Salvia keitaoensis, Taiwan

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