Notes on taxonomy and new taxa of Aspidistra (Ruscaceae) in the flora of Laos and Vietnam

1 June 2016

Averyanov, Leonid; Tillich, Hans-Juergen

One new species of the genus Aspidistra, A. nutans and one variety, A. tillichiana var. latifolia discovered recently in Vietnam are described and illustrated as taxa new to science. Specific status is proposed for A. formosa widely distributed in northern Vietnam described originally as variety of A. fungilliformis. Aspidistra subrotata is recorded as a new species for the flora of Laos. Data on ecology, phenology, natural variation, distribution and expected conservation status are proposed for these plants.

Doi
10.1111/njb.01249