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Type: Article
Published: 2021-02-12
Page range: 190–210
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Taxonomic revision of Justicia sect. Harnieria (Acanthaceae) from the Philippines

School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, People’s Republic of China.
Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, People’s Republic of China.
Calophanoides nomenclature Philippines replacement name Eudicots

Abstract

Justicia sect. Harnieria is revised from the Philippines for the first time. Seven species are recognized. Two new combinations (J. aspera and J. ramosii) and a replacement name (J. sulitii) are proposed. An identification key to the species is provided. The lectotype is designated for the name Justicia loheri. The description, line drawings and distribution maps are also provided for each species excluding J. aspera.