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Amended description of Aspidistra foliosa (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae), and a new combination, Aspidistra foliosa var. zinaidae

Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Systematic Botany, Menzingerstr. 67, D-80638, Munich, Germany
Vietnam SE-Asia Asparagaceae-Convallarioideae Monocots

Abstract

An amended description of the hitherto incompletely described Aspidistra foliosa is given, including the description of a new combination, A. foliosa var. zinaidae.

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How to Cite

Tillich, H.-J. (2025) Amended description of Aspidistra foliosa (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae), and a new combination, Aspidistra foliosa var. zinaidae. Phytotaxa 721 (2): 181–186. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.721.2.6