The newest published taxa of Gesneriaceae from China before 31 December 2016 (3)
2017-06-25 New taxa in China

No.3   FENG WEN, T.V. Do, XIN HONG, S. Maciejewski & YI GANG WEI

Boeica ornithocephalantha (Gesneriaceae), a new species from northern Vietnam

Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore 68(1): 139–144.

ABSTRACT

A new species, Boeica ornithocephalantha F.Wen, Y.G.Wei & T.V.Do (Gesneriaceae), is described from the northern part of Vietnam. This new species is most similar to Boeica ferruginea Drake, but clearly differs from the latter by the unusual corolla. A provisional IUCN conservation assessment is provided.

The newest published taxa of Gesneriaceae form China before 31 December 2016 (3)

Fig. 1. Boeica ornithocephalantha F.Wen, Y.G.Wei & T.V.Do. A. Top view of plant. B. Upward view of plant. C. Cyme with open flowers. D. Front view of cyme. (Photos: Fang Wen)

The newest published taxa of Gesneriaceae form China before 31 December 2016 (3)

Fig. 2. Boeica ornithocephalantha F. Wen, Y.G.Wei & T.V.Do. A. Obliquely view of corollas. B. Inside of corolla. C. Outside of corolla. D. Pistil and calyx. E. Capsule. (Photos: A, E: Fang Wen; B–D: Hua-Fei Cen)