Spiradiclis jingxiensis, a new species of Rubiaceae from Guangxi, China

19 February 2016

Wang, Ruijiang

A new species of Spiradiclis jingxiensis R. J. Wang is described here. It is similar to S. danxiashanensis by prostrate habit, small leaves, and terminal inflorescence with 1–3 salverform flowers, but it can be readily distinguished by pinkish flowers, and included stamens and stigmas in long- and short-styled flowers. The conservation status of EN was preliminarily assessed according to IUCN categories and criteria.

Doi
10.1111/njb.01134