Fordiophyton tereticaule (Melastomataceae), a new species from China

• Published in: PhytoKeys Vol. 197; pp. 59 - 69
• Main Authors: Zeng, Si-Jin, Tong, Yi-Hua, Xia, Nian-He
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pensoft Publishers 27.05.2022

A new species, Fordiophyton tereticaule , from China, is described and illustrated here based on morphological and molecular evidence. It is morphologically similar to F. faberi in having erect stems, slightly oblique and membranous leaf blades, broadly ovate to suborbicular bracts, and oblong petal...