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. 2023 Sep 7:232:59-66.
doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.232.108996. eCollection 2023.

 Staurantherafloribunda, a new species of Gesneriaceae from Yunnan, China

Fan Su  1   2   3 , Xiao-Wei Qin  1   2   3 , Yun-Lei Wang  1 , Ren-Fen Wang  4   5 , Chao-Yun Hao  1   2   3 , Ke Tan  4   5
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 Staurantherafloribunda, a new species of Gesneriaceae from Yunnan, China

Fan Su et al. PhytoKeys. .

Abstract

Staurantherafloribunda F.Su, C.Y.Hao & K.Tan, a new species of Gesneriaceae from Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated here. It is morphologically similar to S.grandifolia Benth. in the shape of corolla, stigma, leaves and the number of stamens. However, it can be readily distinguished from the compared species by its dense cymes, leaf indumentum, lack of a corolla spur, calyx colour and stamen shape. The description of the new species, photographs, detailed descriptions, notes on etymology, distribution and habitat, as well as comparisons with morphologically similar species, are provided.

Keywords: China; Flora of Yunan; Gesneriaceae; Stauranthera; new taxon.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Staurantherafloribunda F.Su, C.Y.Hao & K.Tan, sp. nov. A habit B cymes C, D adaxial and abaxial views of the whole plant E degenerated leaves F front view of flower G back view of flower H detail of abaxial leaf blade I detail of stamens J detail of pistil K ovary and its cross-section view. Photographs by Fan Su.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Line drawing of Staurantherafloribunda F.Su, C.Y.Hao & K.Tan A adaxial view of the whole plant B front view of flower C back view of flower D detail of degenerated leaves E pistil F hair of abaxial leaf blade G frontal view of stamens H dorsal side of stamen. Drawn by Di Hu.
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