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Type: Article
Published: 2017-05-30
Page range: 292–296
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Oreocharis zhenpingensis (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Shaanxi, China

College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Isometrum Oreocharis s.l. taxonomy Zhenping County Eudicots China

Abstract

Oreocharis zhenpingensis is described and illustrated as a new species from Shaanxi province, China. The new species is easily distinguished from O. giraldii by crenate leaf blade margin, unbranched cymes, 1–4-flowered inflorescence, 1–2-dentate calyx lobes margin, yellowish corolla with a shallowly notched upper lip, slightly curved tube to 1.5 cm long, and pistil and capsule pubescent. Comments on the affinities, geographical distribution, ecology, phenology and conservation status of the new species are also provided.