Lespedeza danxiaensis (Fabaceae), a new species from Guangdong, China, based on molecular and morphological data

Lespedeza danxiaensis (Fabaceae), a new species from Danxiashan National Nature Reserve in Guangdong Province, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to Lespedeza pilosa, but it can be easily distinguished by its thin leathery leaflets and long peduncles. Phylogenet...

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Autores principales: Wan-Yi Zhao, Kai-Wen Jiang, Zai-Xiong Chen , Bin Tian, Qiang Fan
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Publicado: Pensoft Publishers 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/09879848e5c544b8ad6c8cb66fd12547
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Sumario:Lespedeza danxiaensis (Fabaceae), a new species from Danxiashan National Nature Reserve in Guangdong Province, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to Lespedeza pilosa, but it can be easily distinguished by its thin leathery leaflets and long peduncles. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS confirmed that the new species belongs to Lespedeza subg. Macrolespedeza. The new species is the first known species of Lespedeza endemic to Danxia landform and is currently only known from Mount Danxia, Guangdong.