(Primulaceae), a new species from Hubei, China.

A new species, , is described and illustrated from western Hubei Province, China. It is similar to , but differs in having flagelliform runners on the stems, indumentum on the plant and flowers, and the smaller calyx and anthers. The new species can be distinguished from all other species in the LysimachiaSubgen.

 (Lycopodiaceae), a new species from China based on morphological characters and molecular evidence.

A new species of the firmoss from China, sp. nov., is described and illustrated based on morphological characters and molecular evidence.

 (Primulaceae), a new species from Hubei, Central China.

In this study, we describe and illustrate a new species, L.S.Yang, Z.

 (Marattiaceae), a new fern species from Yunnan, China.

Ting Wang tris, H.F.Chen & Y.

 (Orchidaceae, Vandeae), a new species from Yunnan, China.

A new species of Orchidaceae, , from Xichou County, Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated. The novelty is close to , , and , but differs from them by having a distinct, fleshy anterior callus with a deeply lobed apex at the base of the labellum and lateral lobes of labellum reflexed and facing outward.

Taxonomic notes on the genus (Hydrangeaceae) from Central China.

Based on examination of syntype specimens deposited at P, the lectotype for the name Franch. is designated here. By consulting literature and specimen records, the type locality of D.

 (Plantaginaceae), a new species from Central China.

A new species , from western Hubei Province, Central China is described and illustrated. The species is morphologically similar to Yamazaki, but mainly differs in the glabrous plant, except pedicels, broadly ovate leaf blades, glandular-pubescent pedicels, obovate calyx lobes, smaller corolla, broadly ovate capsule and much smaller seeds.

 (Lauraceae), a new tree species from south-western China.

, a new species of (Lauraceae) from Yunnan Province of south-western China, is here described and illustrated, based on morphological evidence. Compared to other species occurring in south China and the adjacent regions in Indochina, this species is mainly characterised by its much larger ellipsoidal fruits (up to 11 × 6 cm), as well as glabrous branchlets and puberulent inflorescences.

A new species of subgen. from Central China.

A new species, Q.L.Gan, Z.

A comprehensive checklist of the deciduous photinia genus (Maleae, Rosaceae), with emphasis on their validity and typification.

Due to the complicated evolutionary history in , ninety-seven taxa have been described since 1784, and ninety-one of them are validly published taxa, five are naked names, and one is an invalid name. After a comprehensive and critical evaluation, 213 names have been published, including new combinations, new status, and new names; this may be due to the controversial taxonomic position of in the apple tribe, Maleae. We herewith provide a taxonomic checklist of for further taxonomic and evolutionary studies.

 (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Vandeae), a new species from Xizang, China.

A new species of Orchidaceae, , from Motuo, Xizang, is described and illustrated based on morphological characters and molecular phylogenetics analysis. Molecular phylogenetic analysis and morphological characters indicate that is close to , and , but differs from them by having triangular wings on the column foot, rhombic lip mid-lobe with a fleshy-horned appendage at the base, and concave lip lateral lobes, the lower part white with a deep purplish-red spot and hairy, the upper part pale yellow with dense rust spots.

Flora of Mongolia: annotated checklist of native vascular plants.

In this study, we critically revised and updated the checklist of native vascular plants of Mongolia. The checklist comprises 3,041 native vascular plant taxa (2,835 species and 206 infraspecific species) from 653 genera and 111 families, including 7 lycophytes, 41 ferns, 21 gymnosperms, and 2,972 angiosperms. In the angiosperms, we identified the 14 families with the greatest species richness, ranging from 50 to 456 taxa.

Natural forests promote phosphorus retention in soil.

Soil phosphorus (P) availability often limits plant productivity. Classical theories suggest that total P content declines at the temporal scale of pedogenesis, and ecosystems develop toward the efficient use of scarce P during succession. However, the trajectory of ecosystem P within shorter time scales of succession remains unclear.

Leaf epidermal micromorphology defining the clades in (Lauraceae).

In this study, we sampled 48 species of Asian covering the species groups that were identified in recent phylogenetic studies and conducted leaf micromorphological observations using both light microscopy (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Synapomorphies were determined by means of mapping micromorphological characters on a phylogenetic tree. The results indicate that exhibits two different types of leaf upper epidermis: Type I has smooth/non-reticulate periclinal walls whereas Type II has reticulate periclinal walls and is unusual in the family Lauraceae.

Taxonomic notes on Cyperaceae of Nepal: new records of a genus, six species and other noteworthy species.

This paper reports on the presence of one generic and six specific new records of Cyperaceous species for the flora of Nepal. Amongst the new discoveries are the genus , alongside species: , , , , and . The taxonomy and distribution of , and in Nepal are clarified through notes on nomenclature, description, distribution, specimen examination, identification keys and photographs.

Nomenclatural revision of Delphiniumsubg.Consolida (DC.) Huth (Ranunculaceae).

Recent molecular phylogenetic studies have indicated that is embedded in , which in turn is embedded in . We choose not to split the genus (c. 300 species), as it is horticulturally and pharmaceutically important, by conserving a broad by transferring the names from and to s.

, a new species of Vitaceae from the Ankarana Special Reserve, Madagascar.

Rabarij & L.M.Lu, , is herein described as a new species found on limestone outcrops in northern Madagascar.

Big fruits with tiny tepals: An unusual new species of Lauraceae from southwestern China.

We collected an unusual new plant of (Lauraceae) from southeastern Yunnan, China, which possesses more or less oblong leaves, paniculate inflorescences with strictly opposite lateral cymes, trimerous flowers with 4-locular stamens, and large fruits with tiny, equal, persistent tepals. Our molecular phylogenetic study based on nrITS, and plastid K sequences suggests that this species belongs to a clade of including , , and . However, this species differs from the latter three species by subglabrous twigs, leaves and inflorescences (vs.

Finding missing diversity from synonyms of (Pteridaceae).

Although taxonomists target the remote wild regions to discover new species, taxa lacking a comprehensive and modern systematic treatment may be the new hotspot for biodiversity discovery. The development of molecular systematics integrated with microscopic observation techniques has greatly improved the ability of taxonomists to identify species correctly. Ching ex J.

Taxonomic revision of group (sect. Diphyllae s.l.) in the Pan-Himalaya.

Species of the group in the Pan-Himalaya region are revised, based on their morphological characters and results of previous molecular phylogenetics. Eight distinctive species are recognised; key to the species, taxonomic descriptions, illustrations and distribution maps are provided. is re-instated, based on morphological and molecular evidence; is synonymised with , a neotype for and the lectotypes for , , and are designated.

(Apocynaceae), a new species from south-western Yunnan, China.

, a new species of Apocynaceae from Yunnan Province, China, is described and illustrated. Results from phylogenetic analyses, based on combined DNA fragments of the nuclear ribosomal external transcribed spacer (ETS), intergeneric transcribed spacer (ITS) and three plastid DNA fragments (, and ), showed that the new species was nested within a clade, including species distributed in the subtropical foothills of the Himalayas and the Tibet-Sichuan Plateau. Morphologically, the new species can be distinguished from its close relatives by its pyriform and slightly pubescent leaves, as well as the 4-flowered inflorescences.

(Phyllanthaceae), a narrow endemic species rediscovered in central China.

(Phyllanthaceae) is endemic to the karst region of central China. Male specimens of this species were first collected in 1908. In 1989, female plants of were found for the first time, but misidentified as a new species.

Rediscovery of reveals a new genus and a new species in Mazaceae.

(Mazaceae) is a perennial herb with opposite leaves and endemic to central China that has not been collected for 130 years. Rediscovery of this enigmatic species in the wild allows for determination of its phylogenetic position within Mazaceae. Phylogenetic reconstruction of Mazaceae based on DNA sequences from four plastid markers (, , and -) and nuclear ribosome ITS consistently showed that was not monophyletic.