Ophiorrhiza gaoligongensis (Rubiaceae), a New Species from Southwestern China

A new species of Rubiaceae, Ophiorrhiza gaoligongensis L. Wu, Hareesh & R. H. Tu, is described and illustrated from southwestern China. The species is similar to O. cantonensis Hance but can be distinguished by its acuminate to caudate leaf apices, persistent 2-lobed stipules with lobes 8–20 mm...

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Published in:Novon (Saint Louis, Mo.) Mo.), 2018-12, Vol.26 (4), p.351-354
Main Authors: Tu, Rong-hui, Li, Jian-lin, Wu, Lei, Hareesh, Vadakkoot-Sankaran
Format: Article
Language:English
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China
Ophiorrhiza
Yunnan
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Summary:A new species of Rubiaceae, Ophiorrhiza gaoligongensis L. Wu, Hareesh & R. H. Tu, is described and illustrated from southwestern China. The species is similar to O. cantonensis Hance but can be distinguished by its acuminate to caudate leaf apices, persistent 2-lobed stipules with lobes 8–20 mm long, inflorescences remaining erect throughout maturation, and shorter corolla tubes. A detailed description, distribution and habitat data, and color photographs and illustrations are provided.
ISSN:1055-3177
1945-6174
DOI:10.3417/2018309