Mitreola yangchunensis (Loganiaceae), a new species from China

摘要

Mitreola yangchunensis Q. X. Ma, H. G. Ye & F. W. Xing sp nova from Guangdong province, China is described, illustrated, and compared with its congeners. It is somewhat similar to M. reticulate Tirel, but is distinguished by its pubescent stem or branches, its pilose leaves, with acute apex, its long-pedunculate cymes, present styles and its smooth capsule wall. A distribution map and a key to species of Mitreola in China are provided.