Molecular and morphological evidence support a new species of Rosaceae Prunus subg. Cerasus from Wuyishan National Park, southeast China

• Published in: PhytoKeys Vol. 237; pp. 269 - 279
• Main Authors: Yi, Xiangui, Dong, Jingjing, Chen, Jie, Zhou, Huajin, Wu, Tong, Gao, Shucheng, Chen, Xiangzhen, LI, Meng, Wang, Xianrong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers 2024
• Subjects: Genomes; Leaves; Morphology; National parks; New species; Phylogeny; Physical characteristics; Prunus; Sepals; Villus; China; taxonomy; morphological comparison Rosaceae; subgenus. Cerasus; molecular phylogeny

Prunus tongmuensis , a new species of cherry blossom, is described and illustrated from Wuyishan National Park, southeast China. This species is characterized by its tubular to nearly bottle-shaped receptacles and dark purple drupes. It can be distinguished from other wild cherry trees by its flower...