[Botany • 2026] Aspidistra huashuishanensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Guangdong, China

Aspidistra huashuishanensis C.R. Lin, Y.H. Tong & Y.Q. Li, 

in Tong, Chen, Huang, Li, Wan et Lin, 2026.

滑水山蜘蛛抱蛋  ||  taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2182

Abstract

Aspidistra huashuishanensis, a new species from Guangdong Province, China, is described and illustrated. It is similar to A. daqingshanensis in shape and color of leaves and flowers, but can be distinguished by urceolate perianth tube, perianth lobes suberect or slightly recurved, purplish red, ovate-triangular, acuminate or obtuse at apex, and upper surface of stigma with dense small papillae. The new species is currently only known from the type locality in northern Guangdong. Detailed colour plates and data on morphology, ecology, phenology and distribution of the new species are also provided.

Keyword: Aspidistra daqingshanensis, Aspidistra triradiata, Huashuishan City-level Nature Reserve, new taxon

Aspidistra huashuishanensis sp. nov.
 A. Habit; B. Flowers; C. Flowering plant; D-E. Flower side view; F. Fruit; G. Flower longitudinally dissected showing stamens and pistil (8-merous); H. Flower longitudinally dissected showing stamens and pistil (6- merous); I. Pistil; J. Stigma top view (8-merous); K. Stigma top view (6-merous); L. Stigma bottom view (6-merous).

Aspidistra huashuishanensis C.R. Lin, Y.H. Tong & Y.Q. Li, sp. nov. 

滑水山蜘蛛抱蛋

Diagnosis: The new species is similar to A. daqingshanensis Y.L. Pan & C.R. Lin in shape and color of leaves and flowers, but can be distinguished by urceolate perianth tube, perianth lobes suberect or slightly recurved, purplish red, ovate-triangular, acuminate or obtuse at apex, and upper surface of stigma with dense small papillae. 

Yi-Hua Tong, Shu-Yan Chen, Hai-Jian Huang, Yuan-Qiu Li, Xin-Yu Wan and Chun-Rui Lin. 2026. Aspidistra huashuishanensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Guangdong, China. Taiwania. 71(2); 390 - 393. DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.390 [20 April 2026] 

taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2182

[Botany • 2026] Peliosanthes dawulingensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Guangdong, Southern China

Peliosanthes dawulingensis  

in Ding, Xie, Le, Xiong, Fan, Sun et Feng, 2026. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.747.3.5 

 Researchgate.net/publication/402637761

Abstract

This study announces the discovery of a new plant species, Peliosanthes dawulingensis, from the Dawuling Provincial Nature Reserve in Guangdong, China. It resembles P. cupuliformis in its annular corona with a broad, flat top but differs by its longer inflorescence, pedicellate and pendulous flowers, distinct cylindrical style, and half‑inferior ovary. It was found growing in well-drained soils on a sparsely wooded slope within a river valley. Its highly restricted range and small population size lead us to assess its conservation status as Critically Endangered.

Convallariaceae, plant diversity, plant taxonomy, Monocots, Yunkai Mountain

XIN DING, ZHI-YI XIE, ZUO-YU LI, QIN-DAI XIONG, QIANG FAN, YAN-JUN SUN and HUI-ZHE FENG. 2026. Peliosanthes dawulingensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Guangdong, Southern China. Phytotaxa. 747(3); 289-294. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.747.3.5 [2026-03-18]

 Researchgate.net/publication/402637761_Peliosanthes_dawulingensis_a_new_species_from_Guangdong_Southern_China

[Botany • 2026] Peliosanthes siamensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from northern Thailand

Peliosanthes siamensis Thammar. & Rakarcha, 

in Thammarong, La-ongsri, Tanming et Rakarcha. 2026. 

นางแลวสยาม  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.1.02 

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Abstract 

Peliosanthes siamensis (Asparagaceae) is described from northern Thailand. A description, distribution, ecology, phenology, notes and illustration are provided. A provisional conservation status of the species in Thailand is also given.

 Keywords: conservation status, flora, limestone, threatened plant

Peliosanthes siamensis Thammar. & Rakarcha:
A. Habit; B. Flowers; C. Inflorescence; D. Adaxial leaf surface; E. Abaxial leaf surface.

Photos A–C. by W. Tanming; D–E. by W. Thammarong from Rakarcha et al. 1087 (QBG).

Peliosanthes siamensis Thammar. & Rakarcha sp. nov. 

นางแลวสยาม

Woranart Thammarong, Woranuch La-ongsri, Wattana Tanming and Sarayut Rakarcha. 2026. Peliosanthes siamensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from northern Thailand. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany). 54(1), 13–17. DOI: doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.1.02 

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[Botany • 2025] Peliosanthes chenmingsongii (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Yunnan, Southwestern China

 

Peliosanthes chenmingsongii H.Z. Feng,

in Li, Pan, Sun, Yuan et Feng, 2025. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.732.3.7 

 Researchgate.net/publication/398377122

 

Abstract

Peliosanthes chenmingsongii is described and illustrated as a new species from southwestern China. The new species is morphologically closest to P. cupuliformis, but differs in its erect, woody and hard rhizome, longer petioles and larger leaf blades, more widely expanded flowers with recurved perianth segments, non-revolute margins and a horizontally inward-growing annular appendage in the corona. Careful comparisons with other closely related species are also made.

pistil, corona, Liliaceae, Peliosanthes cupuliformis, taxonomy

Peliosanthes chenmingsongii H.Z. Feng, sp. nov.

Xiao Hong LI, Xiang Ru PAN, Yi Fei SUN, Juan Juan YUAN and Hui Zhe FENG. 2025. Peliosanthes chenmingsongii (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Yunnan, Southwestern China.  Phytotaxa. 732(3); 295-300. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.732.3.7 [2025-12-05] 

 Researchgate.net/publication/398377122_Peliosanthes_chenmingsongii_a_new_species_from_Yunnan_China

[Botany • 2024] Peliosanthes yangchunensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Guangdong, China

 

Peliosanthes yangchunensis  F.Z. Feng & W.B Liao,

 

in Feng, Wu, Zeng, Fan et Liao, 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.650.3.6 

Researchgate.net/publication/381293293 

 

Abstract

A new species named Peliosanthes yangchunensis are described, which is endemic to Yangchun, western Guangdong, South China. The new species is closely related to P. macrostegia, but differs from the latter in that the flowers smaller, star-like and with strongly revolute, spreading and narrowly oblong tepals, style conical, ovary hexagonal in cross section, and fruit ovoid-globose, flower period September to October. Comparisons with other closely related species are also provided.

Asparagaceae, Peliosanthes, South China, western Guangdong, Monocots

Peliosanthes yangchunensis.
A. Habit; B & D. Inflorescence; C. Inflorescence & fruits; E & F. Flower, front view; G & H. Flower, views from side; I, J, K & L. Flower, longitudinally sectioned; L. Corona with three anthers; N. Corona, viewed from below; O. Basal portion of flower, with corona cross-sectioned; P. Basal portion of flower except corona and pistil; Q. Basal portion of flower, corona and ovary cross-sectioned; R. Flower, views from side and with corona removed. The the left photo in D and F were taken by Mr. Meng De Chang, and others photos, correction and design by H. Z. Feng.

Peliosanthes yangchunensis F.Z. Feng & W.B Liao, sp. nov.

Hui-Zhe FENG, Rang-Min WU, Qiu-Gen ZENG, Qiang FAN and Wen-Bo LIAO. 2024. Peliosanthes yangchunensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Guangdong, China.  Phytotaxa. 650(3); 262-268. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.650.3.6 [2024-05-29] 

Researchgate.net/publication/381293293_Peliosanthes_yangchunensis_a_new_species_from_Guangdong_China

[Botany • 2025] Peliosanthes purpureiflora (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from South China

Peliosanthes purpureiflora H.Z. Feng,  

in K. K Meng, QU, Li, Lu, T. Meng, Wang et Feng, 2025. 

紫花球子草  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.690.1.10 

 Researchgate.net/publication/389354344_Peliosanthes

 

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

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] 

 Researchgate.net/publication/389354344_Peliosanthes_purpureiflora_a_new_species_from_China

[Botany • 2024] Dipcadi mukaianum (Asparagaceae: Scilloideae) • Molecular Phylogenetic Reconstruction improves the Taxonomic Understanding of Indian Dipcadi and reveals A New Species from the bank of Hiranyakeshi River, Maharashtra, India

 

 

Dipcadi mukaianum Shelke, S.R.Yadav & Lekhak, 

in Shelke, Tamboli, Surveswaran, Yadav, Choo, Pak et Lekhak, 2024.

   DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10265-024-01558-9

  Researchgate.net/publication/378990016 

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Abstract

Dipcadi (Scilloideae: Asparagaceae) is a genus of bulbous monocots with approximately 40 species, of which 13 occur in India. Species delimitation within the genus has been troublesome hindering a comprehensive phylogenetic analysis. The most recent phylogeny of the subfamily Ornithogaloideae included six species of Dipcadi only from Africa. Here, we reconstructed the phylogeny of Ornithogaloideae including 23 accessions comprising 13 recognized taxa (11 species and two varieties) of Indian Dipcadi. The phylogenetic analyses were based on nucleotide sequences of three plastid regions (rbcL, matK and trnL-F spacer) and one nuclear region (ITS). Pseudogaltonia clavata exhibited sister relationship to Dipcadi. Our combined nuclear + plastid dataset analyses revealed a monophyletic Dipcadi with five clades, Clade I-V. Clade I, II and III included mainly Indian species whereas Clade V included mostly African species. Clade IV comprised D. serotinum. Clade I included nine taxa including our newly described species, D. mukaianum. The new species was phylogenetically placed with D. erythraeum, D. saxorum and D. ursulae. Morphologically, the species resembled D. montanum and D. ursulae but differed in characters such as tepal cohesion, number of ovules per locule and foul-smelling flowers. Clade II and III included 11 and six taxa, respectively. D. erythraeum which has a native range from Egypt to western India was found in Clades I and V. The widespread Dipcadi species, viz. D. erythraeum and D. serotinum showed polyphyly however, the monophyly of Dipcadi is established. Our studies suggest that additional molecular markers (plastid as well as nuclear) should be tested for their taxonomy utility. Further work on the historical biogeography of Dipcadi on the subfamily Ornithogaloideae with more genetic data will yield insights how aridification of the landscape would have shaped the evolution of the geographical clades.

Keywords:  cpDNA, Dipcadi, ITS, Monocots, Scilloideae, Taxonomy

Dipcadi mukaianum.
 a Inflorescence; b Side view of the flower showing reflexed tepals; c Bract; d Inner tepal; e Outer tepal; f Flower split open and gynoecium removed; g Stamen (adaxial surface); h Stamen (abaxial surface); i Pistil; j Infructescence; k T.S. of ovary; l Seed m Bulb; n Leaf

Dipcadi mukaianum
a Habitat; b Habit; c Inflorescence; d Infructescence; e Front view of the flower showing trilobed stigma and reflexed tepals; f L.S. of the flower showing pistil with small stipe

Dipcadi mukaianum Shelke, S.R.Yadav & Lekhak sp. nov.  

 

Ecology: Dipcadi mukaianum grows near the Hiranyakeshi River, preferring sandy and gravelly soil and grasslands with Hypoxis aurea Lour., Iphigenia indica (L.) A.Gray ex Kunth, I. pallida Baker, Ledebouria revoluta (L.f.) Jessop and Curculigo orchioides Gaertn.

Etymology: The species is named after Prof. Yasuhiko Mukai, Osaka Kyoiku University, Osaka, Japan for his contributions in the field of plant molecular cytogenetics in general and wheat cytogenetics in particular.

 

P. E. Shelke, A. S. Tamboli, S. Surveswaran, S. R. Yadav, Y.-S. Choo, J. H. Pak and M. M. Lekhak. 2024. Molecular Phylogenetic Reconstruction improves the Taxonomic Understanding of Indian Dipcadi (Asparagaceae) and reveals A New Species from the bank of Hiranyakeshi River, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Plant Research. 137; 829–845.   DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s10265-024-01558-9

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  Researchgate.net/publication/378990016_Molecular_phylogeny_taxonomy_of_Indian_Dipcadi

[Botany • 2024] Novelties in Aspidistra (Asparagaceae: Convallarioideae) with erect stems in the Flora of Vietnam: Aspidistra quanii, A New Species, and A. erecta, a new national record

  

 Aspidistra quanii Aver. & V.C. Nguyen, 

in Averyanov, V. C. Nguyen, Bui, Voung, Wynn-Jones, Nuraliev, Maisak, Krupkina, Luu, K. S. Nguyen et V. K. Nguyen, 2024.  

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.640.1.4 [2024-03-07] 

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Abstract

The paper reports two species of Aspidistra newly discovered in the flora of Vietnam. It includes a description of A. quanii, a species new to science found in the central part of the country and information on four locations of A. erecta in northern Vietnam, a species known earlier only in southern China. The studied species are remarkable for having elongate, more or less erect stems. For both species, detailed analytical colour illustrations, data on morphology, ecology, phenology, tentative relationships, distribution, and provisional conservation status are provided. Additionally, we provide new data on shoot system of A. globosa, a species morphologically close to A. quanii.

Aspidistra globosa, Eastern Indochina, flora, new taxa, plant diversity, plant taxonomy, Ruscaceae, Monocots

 Aspidistra quanii Aver. & V.C. Nguyen

LEONID V. AVERYANOV, VAN CANH NGUYEN, VAN HUONG BUI, TRUONG BA VUONG, BLEDDYN WYNN-JONES, MAXIM S. NURALIEV, TATIANA V. MAISAK, LUDMILA I. KRUPKINA, HONG TRUONG LUU, KHANG SINH NGUYEN and VAN KHUONG NGUYEN. 2024. Novelties in Aspidistra (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae) with erect stems in the Flora of Vietnam: A. quanii, A New Species, and A. erecta, a new national record.  Phytotaxa. 640(1); 39-49. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.640.1.4 [2024-03-07] 

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https://vnmn.ac.vn/novelties-in-aspidistra-asparagaceae-convallarioideae-with-erect-stems-in-the-flora-of-vietnam-a-quanii-a-new-species-and-a-erecta-a-new-national-record-1753847669

 

[Botany • 2026] Polygonatum dabieshanensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from the Dabieshan Mountains, Anhui and Henan provinces, China

Polygonatum dabieshanensis B.X.Han, S.Y.Yi & X.W.Song, 

in Song, Xu, Wang, Han, Li et Yi, 2026. 

大别山黄精  ||  DOI: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.269.173145

 

Abstract

Polygonatum dabieshanensis (Asparagaceae), a new species from the Dabieshan Mountains, Anhui and Henan provinces, China, is described and illustrated. It is most similar to P. praecox, P. cyrtonema, and P. odoratum but can be distinguished by having a yellow terete rhizome, a terete stem, elliptic leaf blades, racemose inflorescences, 1–2 (occasionally 3) flowers, a cylindrical perianth extending inwardly, filaments inserted near the distal 1/2 of the perianth tube that are smooth and glabrous, a white corolla, and blue-black berries, 0.8–1.0 cm in diameter, with 2–4 seeds. The complete chloroplast genome of the sampled individuals of this new species that we sequenced ranged from 155,107–155,108 bp in length. Our phylogenetic analyses, based on chloroplast sequences, confirm that the new species is distinct from morphologically similar species.

Key words: Asparagaceae, Dabieshan, Polygonatum dabieshanensis

Polygonatum dabieshanensis B.X.Han, S.Y.Yi & X.W.Song, sp. nov.
A. Plants; B, C. Flowers; D. Inflorescence; E. Habitat.

Photos by Tao Xu.

 Polygonatum dabieshanensis B.X.Han, S.Y.Yi & X.W.Song, sp. nov.

 

Diagnosis. The new species similar to P. praecox, P. cyrtonema, and P. odoratum. It differs from P. praecox in having a terete rhizome, white corolla, 2–4 seeds; differs from P. cyrtonema in having a terete rhizome, white corolla, filament cylindrical and extending inwardly, smooth, and glabrous, 2–4 seeds; differs from P. odoratum in having a yellow rhizome, upper part angled stem, 2–4 seeds.

Xiang-wen Song, Tao Xu, Wei Wang, Bang-xing Han, Guang-yan Li, Shan-yong Yi. 2026. Polygonatum dabieshanensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from the Dabieshan Mountains, Anhui and Henan provinces, China. PhytoKeys. 269: 31-42. DOI: doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.269.173145

[Botany • 2025] Chlorophytum vanapushpam (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from southern Western Ghats, India

Chlorophytum vanapushpam  

in Nair, Mathew, Narayanan, Sanilkumar et Sunil, 2025. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.720.2.6 

 

Abstract

Within the context of the floristic study of tuberous plants of south Western Ghats, a new species, Chlorophytum vanapushpam is described. This species resembles C. glaucoides Blatter (1931: 361) but differs in many other characters, viz., cylindrical fusiform spongy roots, sessile broad leaves, long scape, ovate bracteoles with acute apex, 5-nerved outer perianth segments and 3–5-nerved inner perianth segments, anthers are slightly shorter than its filaments and seeds are large, 3–4 in each cells. The taxonomic description, morphological differences to allied taxa, key to the Indian Chlorophytum and colour photographs of the new species are provided to facilitate its easy identification in the field.

Kerala, new species, south Western Ghats, taxonomy, Monocots

Chlorophytum vanapushpam sp. nov.

Sidharth Sathyan NAIR, Jose MATHEW, Matalayi Kokaramath Ratheesh NARAYANAN, M. G. SANILKUMAR and Chandrasseril Narayanan SUNIL. 2025. Chlorophytum vanapushpam (Asparagaceae), A New Species from southern Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa. 720(2); 157-164. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.720.2.6 [2025-09-30]

[Botany • 2025] Heteropolygonatum farreri (Asparagaceae: Convallarioideae) • A New Species from the Gaoligongshan in eastern Myanmar and western China

Heteropolygonatum farreri Floden, 

in Floden et Pendry, 2025.

 DOI: doi.org/10.24823/ejb.2025.2057 

Abstract

A new species of Heteropolygonatum, H. farreri, is described from the easternmost part of Myanmar and western Yunnan in a limestone region of the Gaoligongshan. It is morphologically similar to Heteropolygonatum marmoratum but differs by its shortly scabrous stem, narrowly cylindrical perianth with lanceolate tepals, red-orange fruit, and diploid chromosome count. An illustration of the new species is provided, as is a map of its distribution and that of its closest relative, Heteropolygonatum marmoratum, showing their disjunction. Chromosome counts for Heteropolygonatum farreri (2n = 32) and a second count for H. marmoratum (2n = 4x = 64) are given.

Keywords: Asparagaceae, China, Chromosome, Endemic, Heteropolygonatum, Myanmar

Heteropolygonatum farreri Floden, sp. nov.
A, Habit in the field in Myanmar; B, a leafy stem with fruit; C, the perianth (outer surface; dissected, showing the insertion level of the filaments, and the lengths of the ovary and style; and showing the filament shape and lightly papillose surface ornamentation).

Scale bars in C: 1 mm. All photographs of B.Olsen s.n. (TENN), 

taken by B. Olsen (A and B) and A. J. Floden (C).

A. J. Floden and C. A. Pendry. 2025. A New Species of Heteropolygonatum (ASPARAGACEAE: CONVALLARIOIDEAE, POLYGONATEAE) from the Gaoligongshan in eastern MYANMAR and western CHINA.  Edinburgh Journal of Botany. 82; DOI: doi.org/10.24823/ejb.2025.2057 

[Botany • 2024] Aspidistra yangchunensis (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Guangdong, China

Aspidistra yangchunensis S.P.Dong & Z.L., 

in Dong, Huang et Ning, 2024. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.647.1.6

 

Abstract

Aspidistra yangchunensis, a new species of Asparagaceae from Guangdong, southern China, is described and illustrated. Aspidistra yangchunensis resembles A. subrotata, but can be distinguished by the syntepalous part of perigone almost flat, 4 alternate perigone lobes folded at base in full bloom, pure white pistil, lower surface of stigma folds inward to form a circular inner space.

morphology, plant diversity, taxonomy, Monocots

Aspidistra yangchunensis S.P.Dong & Z.L.Ning

Shu-Peng DONG, Yi HUANG and Zu-Lin NING. 2024. Aspidistra yangchunensis (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Guangdong, China.  Phytotaxa. 647(1); 115-120. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.647.1.6 [2024-05-08]

http://english.scib.cas.cn/news/202405/t20240517_663078.html

[Botany • 2018] Tupistra nagarum (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from Nagaland, North-eastern India

 

 Tupistra nagarum N. Odyuo, D.K. Roy & A.A. Mao, 

in Odyuo, Roy et Mao, 2018. 

DOI: doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v60/2018/120924 

  Researchgate.net/publication/326835471

 

Abstract

Tupistra nagarum N. Odyuo, D. K. Roy & A. A. Mao, a new species belonging to the family Asparagaceae from Nagaland, north-eastern India is described and illustrated. Its affinities to the allied species are discussed and taxonomic key is presented.

Keywords: Nagaland, India, New Species, Tupistra nagarum, Asparagaceae.

 Tupistra nagarum N. Odyuo, D.K. Roy & A.A. Mao:
A-B. Spike; C. Bract; D. Bracteole; E. Tangential section of flower; F. Sagital section of perianth; G. Frontal view of perianth tube; H. Perianth lobes; I. Pistil; J. Ovary; K. Fruit; L. Fruit, transversal section; M. Seed.

 Tupistra nagarum N. Odyuo, D.K. Roy & A.A. Mao:
A & B. Habit, in-situ; C. Rhizomatous stem.

Nripemo Odyuo, Dilip Kumar Roy and Ashiho A. Mao. 2018. Tupistra nagarum (Asparagaceae), A New Species from Nagaland, North-eastern India. Nelumbo. 60(1), 1–5. DOI: doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v60/2018/120924 [2018-07-19] 

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[Botany • 2022] Tupistra thangii (Asparagaceae) • A New Species from southern Vietnam

 

Tupistra thangii N.Tanaka & D.D.Nguyen,

in D. D. Nguyen, V. C. Nguyen et Tanaka, 2022. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.552.4.4 

Abstract

Tupistra thangii, a new species from Lam Dong Province, southern Vietnam, is described and illustrated. It is most similar to T. clarkei from eastern Nepal and northeastern India, but differs mainly in its broader leaves, upright or ascending spike, smaller flowers, laterally strongly revolute perianth lobes, stamens adnate to the subbasal portion of the perianth lobes, and whitish stigma. It also shares some key traits (e.g. internally white-striped, dark purple perianth tube) with T. natmataungensis from western Myanmar. Notes on the phenology, habitat, distribution and taxonomic relationships to several similar species are also provided.

Keywords: Aspidistra, eastern Indochina, flora, plant geography, plant taxonomy, Rohdea, Monocots

Tupistra thangii N.Tanaka & D.D.Nguyen

 

Danh Duc NGUYEN, Van Canh NGUYEN and Noriyuki TANAKA. 2022. Tupistra thangii (Asparagaceae), A New Species from southern Vietnam.  Phytotaxa. 552(4); 267-273. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.552.4.4 

https://sie.vast.vn/posts/455-i-tupistra-thangii-i-loai-toi-da-moi-duoc-phat-hien-tai-tinh-lam-dong.vi

[Botany • 2025] Bellevalia iranica (Asparagaceae: Scilloideae) • A New Species from Iran

 

Bellevalia iranica Alipour, Eker & Majidi,

in Alipour, Majidi et Eker, 2025.

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.697.2.7

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Abstract

A new species, Bellevalia iranica Alipour, Eker, & Majidi (Asparagaceae) from Iran, is described and illustrated. It is superficially similar to B. cyanopoda, but differs from it mainly in: shape and size of the flowers, the length of the pedicels, and the non-elongating scape in fruit, shape and size of the capsules, the length of leaves, and the shape of raceme as well as altitude and flowering period characteristics. Also, it is partly similar to B. shiraziana, but differs from it mainly in: color of outer tunic, number of leaves, number of flowers in the raceme and raceme size, short pedicels, the shape, color and size of flowers, size and color of lobes. A comprehensive description, diagnostic characters, original photographs, geographical distribution, conservation assessment, and taxonomic comments on the new species are presented.

Monocots, Bellevalia cyanopoda, B. shiraziana, new taxon, taxonomy, Zagros Mountains

  

 Bellevalia iranica Alipour, Eker, & Majidi

Sajad ALİPOUR, Ramiar MAJİDİ and İsmail EKER. 2025. Bellevalia iranica (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae), A New Species from Iran. Phytotaxa. 697(2); 213-218. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.697.2.7 [2025-04-15]

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[Botany • 2025] Phylogenetic Relationships and Character Evolution in Yucca (Asparagaceae: Agavoideae)

 

1) Yucca lacandonica, 2) Y. queretaroensis, 3) Y. reverchonii, 

7) Y. baccata, 8) Y. valida, 

12) Y. aloifolia, 13) Y. madrensis, 14) Y. arizonica, 

4) Y. brevifolia, 5) Y. linearifolia, 6) Y. gloriosa, 9) Y. faxoniana, 10) Y. rostrata,   

17–18) Y. jaliscensis, 19–20) Y. rigida, 21–22) Y. grandiflora, 

25–26) Y. gigantea, 27–28) Y. torreyi, 

23) Y. elata, 29–30) Y. filifera, 31–32) Y. carnerosana, 

37–38) Y. coahuilensis, 39–40) Y. schottii 

in Ayala-Hernández, Fehlberg, García-Mendoza,  Solano, García-Sandoval et Samain, 2025. 

DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.687.2.2

Abstract

The current classification of Yucca (Asparagaceae, Agavoideae) is based on morphological characters, mainly on fruit type, caulescence, leaf margin and inflorescence type. To investigate the evolution of these characters, and their potential taxonomic significance as synapomorphies for some groups within Yucca, a phylogenetic analysis was performed with 44 Yucca and eight outgroup species. Divergence times were estimated to produce a suitable phylogenetic framework for the investigation of morphological character evolution. Maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference analyses showed closer phylogenetic relationship between Hesperoyucca and Hesperaloe than either of these two genera with Yucca. The series previously proposed within the genus were not recovered as monophyletic, but based on fruit type we recovered two main clades which we name here clade Aloifolia and clade Rupicola. The ages of the Yucca stem and crown groups were estimated at 14.34 (95% HPD: 14.64–14.2) and 7.45 (95% HPD: 11.31–3.48) million years, respectively. More recent diversification events occurred in both the species with fleshy and dry fruits. Yucca is monophyletic with two main clades, corresponding to the species with dry fruit (clade Rupicola) and fleshy fruit (clade Aloifolia). Partial geographical concordances were observed in both clades. The dispersal type could be a key character in the diversification of the genus. Leaf margin, caulescence, and inflorescence type are not consistent with phylogenetic relationships.

ABK clade, ancestral-characters, classification, fruit-type, Hesperoyucca, morphological evolution, phylogeny, yuccas, Monocots

1) Yucca lacandonica, 2) Y. queretaroensis, 3) Y. reverchonii, 4) Y. brevifolia, 5) Y. linearifolia, 6) Y. gloriosa, 
7) Y. baccata, 8) Y. valida, 9) Y. faxoniana, 10) Y. rostrata, 11) Y. sp. Chihuahua,
12) Y. aloifolia, 13) Y. madrensis, 14) Y. arizonica, 15) Y. thompsoniana, 16) Y. capensis,

(Photographs by E. Solano & R. Ríos-Gómez; 

Figure 1 was prepared by B. Ayala-García).

 17–18) Y. jaliscensis, 19–20) Y. rigida, 21–22) Y. grandiflora,
23–24) Y. elata, 25–26) Y. gigantea, 27–28) Y. torreyi,
29–30) Y. filifera, 31–32) Y. carnerosana, 33–34) Hesperoyucca whipplei,
35–36) Y. schidigera, 37–38) Y. coahuilensis, 39–40) Y. schottii

(Photographs by E. Solano & R. Ríos-Gómez; 

Figure 1 was prepared by B. Ayala-García).

María M. AYALA-HERNÁNDEZ, Shannon D. FEHLBERG, Abisai J. GARCÍA-MENDOZA, Eloy SOLANO, Ricardo GARCÍA-SANDOVAL and Marie-Stéphanie SAMAIN. 2025. Phylogenetic Relationships and Character Evolution in Yucca (Agavoideae, Asparagaceae). Phytotaxa. 687(2); 176-200. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.687.2.2 [2025-02-18]