A new synonym of <i>Mussaenda</i> (Rubiaceae) from Vietnam.

ABSTRACT: Based on examination of type specimens and original literature, it has been determined that Mussaenda recurvata Naiki, Tagane & Yahara and Mussaenda reflexisepala Tao Chen & Duy are conspecific. Therefore, M. reflexisepala is hereby treated as a synonym of M. recurvata. A new Chinese name is proposed for M. recurvata: Juǎn è Yù yè Jīn huā.

SUBMITTER: Huang WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12679289 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature