(Lamiaceae), a new species from Guizhou, China.

, a new species from Guizhou Province of southwestern China, is described and illustrated. Morphologically, is similar to , but can be easily distinguished from the latter by ovate-lanceolate bracts, purple corolla, and foot-shaped fused lower arms of connective. In addition, is morphologically similar to , but differs by having 3-4-pinnate leave, ovate-lanceolate bracts, puberulent calyx, and longer upper arms of connective.

Finding new sources from "using different plants as the same herb": A case study of Huang-lian in Northwest Yunnan, China.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Traditional and local medicinal knowledge would be useful for finding pharmaceutical resources. Ethnopharmacological methods, especially quantitative analysis could help us to pre-screen herbs in field studies. "Using different plants as the same herb" is common in both traditional and local medicinal systems in China.