[Herpetology • 2025] Gekko prep • A New Species of Gekko (Subgenus Japonigekko) (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Hainan, China

Gekko prep  

Zhou, Chen, Liu, X.-J. Li, Qi, J.-L. Li & Peng, 2025 

 DOI: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5633.3.6

 

Abstract

Hainan Province harbors one of the richest gekkonid faunas in China, currently comprising three species from the subgenus Japonigekko. A recent reptile survey in Hainan province suggests that the diversity of gekkonid species may be significantly underestimated. During fieldwork in Bawangling National Park, we discovered a dark green gecko. Based on both morphological and molecular evidence, this gecko is distinct from all known species and is therefore described here as a new species: Gekko prep sp. nov. 

Reptilia, Gekko prep sp. nov., gecko, integrative taxonomy, molecular phylogeny, morphology, Bawangling National Park

Gekko prep sp. nov. 

Run-Bang ZHOU, Kai-Zheng CHEN, Qiao-Min LIU, Xing-Jun LI, Xv-Ming QI, Jia-Ling LI and Xiao-Peng PENG. 2025. Description of A New Species of the Subgenus Japonigekko (Squamata: Gekkonidae: Gekko) from Hainan, China.  Zootaxa. 5633(3); 528-540. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5633.3.6 [2025-05-13]

[Entomology • 2017] Gomphidictinus tongi • Gomphidictinus (Odonata: Gomphidae) in China

Gomphidictinus tongi 

Zhang, Guan & Wang, 2017

 DOI:  10.11646/zootaxa.4344.2.7 

Abstract

A new gomphid species, named as Gomphidictinus tongi sp. nov. (Holotype male, Mt. Diaoluoshan, altitude 930m a.s.l., Lingshui County, Hainan Province, China) is described here. It is regarded as the third species of Gomphidictinus based on the presence of the basal spine on median segment of the penis organ. Gomphidia interruptistria Zha, Zhang & Zheng, 2005 is regarded as a junior synonym of Gomphidictinus perakensis (Laidlaw, 1902), which is recorded from Yunnan, China.

Keywords:  Odonata, dragonfly, Anisoptera, China, Yunnan, new species

 Hao-Miao Zhang, Zhao-Ying Guan and Wen-Zhi Wang. 2017. Updated Information on Genus Gomphidictinus (Odonata: Gomphidae) in China with Description of Gomphidictinus tongi sp. nov. Zootaxa.  4344(2); 321–332.  DOI:  10.11646/zootaxa.4344.2.7

[Fungi • 2017] Ceriporia albomellea • A New Species (Phanerochaetaceae, Basidiomycota) from Tropical China based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence

Ceriporia albomellea  Yuan Yuan, Jia J. Chen & X.H. Ji

FIGURE 1. A fresh basidiome of Ceriporia albomellea (Dai 15223). Scale bar = 3 cm.

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.298.1.2 

Abstract

A new polypore, Ceriporia albomellea, collected from tropical China, is described and illustrated based on morphological characteristics and molecular evidence. It is characterized by thin, resupinate basidiome with a white subiculum, cottony margin, white to cinnamon-buff pores, clavate cystidia and oblong-ellipsoid basidiospores measured as 3.1–3.8 × 1.7–2 µm. Phylogenetic analysis based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions and nuclear large subunit (nLSU) ribosomal RNA gene regions supported C. albomellea as a distinctive species belonging to Ceriporia.

Keywords: Polypore, phylogeny, taxonomy, wood-inhabiting fungi, China

Ceriporia albomellea Yuan Yuan, Jia J. Chen & X.H. Ji, sp. nov.

 MycoBank: MB 817518 

Diagnosis.— Differs from other Ceriporia species by thin, resupinate basidiome with a white subiculum, cottony margin, white to cinnamon-buff pores, clavate cystidia and oblong-ellipsoid basidiospores measured as 3.1–3.8 × 1.7–2 μm. 

Type.— CHINA. Hainan Prov.: Qiongzhong County, Limushan Nat. Res., on rotten angiosperm wood, 30 May 2015, Dai 15205 (holotype in BJFC!).

Etymology.— Albomellea (Lat.) refers to the white to cinnamon-buff pore surface. 

Yuan Yuan, Xiao-Hong Ji, Fang Wu and Jia-Jia Chen. 2017. Ceriporia albomellea (Phanerochaetaceae, Basidiomycota), A New Species from Tropical China based on Morphological and Molecular Evidences.
 Phytotaxa.  298(1); 20–28. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.298.1.2

[Botany • 2015] A Revision of Chuniophoenix (Arecaceae), Palm from China and Vietnam

 Chuniophoenix hainanensis, C. nana & C. suoitienensisDistribution maps & Habit

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.218.2.6

Abstract

A revision of the Asian palm genus Chuniophoenix is given based on study of 22 herbarium specimens of wild origin from A, BH, FIPI, HN, IBSC, K, LE, MO, NY, and P. Three species are recognized, including a new one, Chuniophoenix suoitienensis.

Keywords: dioecy, Palmae, Vietnam, China, Monocots

FIGURE 2. Distribution maps; Chuniophoenix hainanensis (green dots). C. nana (red dots). C. suoitienensis (blue square).

FIGURE 4. Chuniophoenix suoitienensis.
A. Habit, Suoi Tien, Vietnam (Henderson & Bui Van Thanh 3659). B. Immature fruits, Suoi Tien (Henderson & Bui Van Thanh 3659). C. Staminate flowers, Suoi Tien (Henderson & Nguyen Quoc Dung 3866). D. Pistillate flowers, Suoi Tien (Henderson & Nguyen Quoc Dung 3868) (C, D: images by Dr. Luu Hong Truong).

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.218.2.6

Chuniophoenix suoitienensis Henderson, sp. nov. (Figs. 4 & 5). 

Chuniophoenix suoitienensis differs from C. hainanensis in its 6–7 (versus 20–28) leaf segments and homogeneous (versus ruminate) endosperm, and from C. nana in its larger size and leaf sheaths split below the petiole to give a central cleft, and winged along the proximal margins. 

Type:— VIETNAM. Khanh Hoa: Dien Khanh District, Suoi Tien, 12.203N, 109.027E, ca. 50 m, 4 July 2010, A. Henderson & Bui Van Thanh 3659 (holotype, HN!; isotype NY!).

Distribution and habitat:— Southern Vietnam (Khanh Hoa) (Fig. 2) in disturbed forest along steep, rocky river margins at ca. 50 m elevation. 

Taxonomic notes:— Chuniophoenix suoitienensis appears to be dioecious. Based on notes made at the time of collection of the type specimen, inflorescences of presumed staminate plants have shorter peduncles to 10 cm long, elongate rachises, and 10–11 rachillae, these to 18 cm long. Presumed pistillate plants have longer peduncles 30–40 cm long, shorter rachises, and 3–4 rachillae, these to 15 cm long. 

Local names and uses:— la non. No uses recorded

Andrew Henderson. 2015. A Revision of Chuniophoenix (Arecaceae). Phytotaxa. 218 (2): 163–170. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.218.2.6

http://mapress.com/phytotaxa/content/2015/f/pt00218p170.pdf

[Botany • 2009] Hoya persicinicoronaria • a new species (Apocynaceae) from Hainan, China

ABSTRACT

The new species Hoya persicinicoronaria S. Y. He & P. T. Li (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) is described and illustrated from Hainan, China. The morphology of the related species H. pottsii Traill and H. liangii Tsiang are compared to the new species, which differs in its indumentum, leaf arrangement, leaflet pattern, leaf shape, apex, and size, calyx shape, and corolla color.

Key words: Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae, China, Hainan, Hoya, IUCN Red List.

Hoya persicinicoronaria (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae), a New Species from Hainan, China

Author(s) :Shao-yun He, Ping-tao Li, Jia-yi Lin, and Xiang-hui Yang

Source: Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature, 19(4):475-478. 2009.

DOI: 10.3417/2008001 URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.3417/2008001

[Botany • 2009] Hoya bawanglingensis • a new species of Hoya (Apocynaceae) from Hainan, China

ABSTRACT

A new species, Hoya bawanglingensis S. Y. He & P. T. Li (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae), is described and illustrated from Hainan, China. The morphological characters of H. bawanglingensis and the related species H. pottsii Traill are compared. Hoya bawanglingensis differs in the pubescence of its young stems, both leaf surfaces, petioles, peduncles, pedicels, outer calyx lobes, and follicles. The corolla lobes are white with purple spots, and the corona is white with a purplish center.

Key words: Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae, China, Hainan, Hoya, IUCN Red List.

A New Species of Hoya (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) from Hainan, China

Author(s) :Shao-yun He, Ping-tao Li, Jia-yi Lin, and Mei-ling Zeng

Source: Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature, 19(3):357-359. 2009.

DOI: 10.3417/2007154 URL: http://www.bioone.org/doi/abs/10.3417/2007154

[Botany • 2009] Hoya baishaensis • a new species (Apocynaceae) from Hainan, China

Hoya baishaensis S.Y. He & P.T. Li sp. nova (Apocynaceae) from Hainan, China is described and illustrated. The morphological characteristics of H. baishaensis and the fairly similar H. griffithii and H. radicalis are compared. Hoya baishaensis differs in its leaf shape, pedicel, calyx and corolla color.

Keywords: Apocynaceae, Hoya, new species, taxonomy

He, S. Y., X. Y. Zhuang, P. T. Li, J. Y. Lin, and M. Li. 2009. Hoya baishaensis (Apocynaceae), a new species from Hainan, China. Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46 (2):155–158.: [PDF file]

[Botany • 2010] Heterostemma pingtaoi • new Heterostemma species (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) from Hainan, China

ABSTRACT

Heterostemma pingtaoi S. Y. He & J. Y. Lin (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) is described from Hainan Province, China. The new species is morphologically similar to H. oblongifolium Costantin in its leaf blade with an acute apex and rounded base. In comparison, H. pingtaoi differs from H. oblongifolium in its pubescent petioles (vs. glabrous), the leaves only to 7.3 cm long (vs. 7.5–14 cm), the five calyx glands (vs. 10), and the corolla externally

pubescent and yellow-green with mauve pubescence (vs. green and glabrous).

Key words: Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae, China, Hainan, Heterostemma, IUCN Red List.

Heterostemma pingtaoi (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae), a New Species from Hainan, China

http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.3417/2008024