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Notes on taxonomy and new taxa of Aspidistra (Ruscaceae) in the flora of Laos and Vietnam
Author(s) -
Averyanov Leonid V.,
Tillich H.J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nordic journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1756-1051
pISSN - 0107-055X
DOI - 10.1111/njb.01249
Subject(s) - biology , flora (microbiology) , taxon , taxonomy (biology) , ecology , botany , phenology , bacteria , genetics
One new species of Aspidistra , i.e. A. nutans , and one new variety, i.e. A. tillichiana var. latifolia , recently discovered in Vietnam are described and illustrated. In addition, the rank of species is proposed for A. formosa widely distributed in northern Vietnam but originally described as a variety of A. fungilliformis. Aspidistra subrotata is recorded as a new species for the flora of Laos. Data on ecology, phenology, natural variation, distribution and expected conservation status are provided for these plants.