Lespedezadanxiaensis (Fabaceae), a new species from Guangdong, China, based on molecular and morphological data.

ABSTRACT: Lespedezadanxiaensis (Fabaceae), a new species from Danxiashan National Nature Reserve in Guangdong Province, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to Lespedezapilosa, but it can be easily distinguished by its thin leathery leaflets and long peduncles. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS confirmed that the new species belongs to Lespedezasubg.Macrolespedeza. The new species is the first known species of Lespedeza endemic to Danxia landform and is currently only known from Mount Danxia, Guangdong.

SUBMITTER: Zhao WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8608780 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature