Heteropolygonatum xishuiense (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae, Polygonateae), a new species from Danxia cliffs in Guizhou, China

PhytoKeys 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Xiao Wang, Miao-Miao Wang, Maoqin Xia, Tian Qin, Chong-Qing Li, JUN MU, Mengqi Han
DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.271.182884
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Heteropolygonatum xishuiense (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae, Polygonateae), a new microendemic species from southwest China, is described and illustrated based on morphological comparisons and molecular phylogenetic analyses. Phylogenetic analyses based on the chloroplast genome indicate that this new species is sister to H. ogisui . Morphologically, H. xishuiense is similar to H. ginfushanicum and H. ogisui .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution Fern and Epiphyte Biology

Publication details

Journal / source
PhytoKeys
Volume
271
Pages
73–81
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN