Publications by authors named "Yue-Liang Xu"

In this paper, is described as a new species based on morphological and molecular analyses, and its taxonomic relationships are discussed. Morphological analysis indicates should be classified in the genus Sedumsect.Sedum and is distinct from the related species and in the morphology of its solitary, light green and smooth stems, flattened leaves, larger, obovate and spurless sepals, yellow anthers, 22-30 ovules per carpel, oblique follicles, and its habitat on shaded slopes or rocks.

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As the supplement of the flora of Zhejiang, East China, two new species were described with illustrations. Y.F.

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Background: Southeast Asia, together with tropical Africa, Madagascar, South India and Sri Lanka, and the eastern Himalayas, are the five primary hotspots of species diversity of Impatiens (Balsaminaceae). China is also rich in Impatiens species, especially in the limestone karsts or 'Danxia' landforms. With zygomorphic flowers and diverse corolla morphology and color, the species in Impatiens are well-known for their ornamental use, but they are also notorious in taxonomy.

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