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| Peliosanthes purpureiflora H.Z. Feng, in K. K Meng, QU, Li, Lu, T. Meng, Wang et Feng, 2025. |
Abstract
A new species, Peliosanthes purpureiflora, endemic to South China, has been described. The new species exhibits several distinguishing characters including the terete pedicel, perianth segments spreading in the same plane, the truncate-conical corona with a 6-subdentate distal margin, the smaller ovary with a noticeable gap between the corona, and a longer style, approximately 1.2 mm in length, with three wing-like projections.
Asparagaceae, Peliosanthes, South China, corona, taxonomy, Monocots
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| Peliosanthes purpureiflora. A. Habitat. B, C, D & E. Inflorescences. B. Young inflorescence. C, D & E. Old inflorescences. F. Young flower, front view. G. Old flower, front view. H. Old flower, dorsal view. I. Young flower, front view with corona and ovary cross-sectioned. J & L. Flower, views from side and corona removed. K & M. Flower, longitudinally sectioned. N. Old flower, front view with corona and ovary cross-sectioned. O. Flower, front view and corona removed. P. Adaxial leaf surface. Q. Abaxial leaf surface. Photos, photo correction and design by H.Z. Feng. |
Peliosanthes purpureiflora H.Z. Feng, sp. nov.
Kai Kai MENG, Jun Ru QU, Ren Kun LI, Li Yan LU, Tao MENG, Li Ping WANG and Hui Zhe FENG. 2025. Peliosanthes purpureiflora (Asparagaceae), A New Species from China. Phytotaxa. 690(1); 116-122. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.690.1.10 [2025-02-26]
