Sorbus gongshanensis (Rosaceae), a new species from the Hengduan Mountains, China

Sorbus gongshanensis sp. nov., a new species from the Hengduan Mountains China, is described and illustrated. It is similar to S. kurzii from China (Yunnan & Xizang), Nepal, and Sikkim in the size of the leaflets, glabrous veins, persistent (sometimes) herbaceous stipules and reddish bro...

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Main Authors: Meng Li, Xin-Fen Gao, Jing Tian, Wen-Bin Ju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2020-03-01
Series:PhytoKeys
Online Access:https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/article/48516/download/pdf/
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Summary:Sorbus gongshanensis sp. nov., a new species from the Hengduan Mountains China, is described and illustrated. It is similar to S. kurzii from China (Yunnan & Xizang), Nepal, and Sikkim in the size of the leaflets, glabrous veins, persistent (sometimes) herbaceous stipules and reddish brown villous inflorescences and red fruits, but differs in its serrate leaflet margins toothed in the distal half or often almost to their base, reddish brown villous to glabrous hypanthium and reddish brown villous infructescences, among other characteristics.
ISSN:1314-2003