Petrocodon mirus (Gesneriaceae), a new species from southwest Guangxi, China
Xi‐Zuo Shi,
Jia‐Xin Fu,
Xiu‐Ling Huang
et al.
Abstract:Based on morphological observations, molecular phylogenetic analyses and literature consultations, a new species of Gesneriaceae, Petrocodon mirus, is described and illustrated here. This new species exhibits morphological similarity with P. pulchriflorus and P. hechiensis, but is easily distinguished from the latter two by its slightly leathery leaf blade, liner to ligulate‐oblong lip lobes, and shorter tube with constriction at middle. In addition, the new species differs from P. pulchriflorus by its reflexe… Show more
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