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| Swertia subuniflora B.H.Chen & S.L.Chen, in Chen, Wang & Chen, 2016. |
Abstract
Swertia subuniflora is described from Fujian Province, China. Morphological and molecular evidences indicate its close relationship with S. franchetiana, S. mussotii and S. punicea, three species from Swertia series Japonica (further grouped in section Swertopsis, subgenus Ophelia). The new species can be recognized by its solitary flowers and ovate-cordate stem leaves.
Keywords: cpDNA, morphology, new taxon, taxonomy, Eudicots
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| Swertia subuniflora B.H.Chen & S.L.Chen, A. Plant with flower (bud). B. Flower. C. Petals imbricate in bud. D. Stamens. E. Corolla and stamens. F. Petal. G. Pistil and calyx. H. Pistil and stigma. I. Longitudinal section of ovary. |
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| Swertia subuniflora B.H.Chen & S.L.Chen, A-C. Plants and habitat. D-E. Complete plant. F. calyx. G. A collora lobe. H. Filament position. I-J. Stamens. K. Pistil. L. Longitudinal section of ovary. M. Stigma. |
Swertia subuniflora B.H.Chen & S.L.Chen, sp. nov.
Etymology:—The specific epithet refers to the flower which is almost solitary on each flowering stem.
Bing-Hua Chen, Jiu-Li Wang and Shi-Long Chen. 2016. Swertia subuniflora (Gentianaceae), A New Species from Fujian, China. Phytotaxa. 280(1); DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.280.1.3
