Primula dongchuanensis (Primulaceae), a new species from northern Yunnan, China.

ABSTRACT: Primula dongchuanensis Z.K.Wu & Yuan Huang, a new species of Primulaceae from Dongchuan of northern Yunnan, China, is described and illustrated. Both morphological and molecular evidence support P. dongchuanensis as a member of the sect. Proliferae. It is similar to P. aurantiaca W.W.Smith & Forrest, but is distinguished by having unique raceme inflorescences. Its distribution, phenology and conservation status are also provided.

SUBMITTER: Wu ZK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6728386 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature