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Lespedeza jianghuensis (Fabaceae), a new species from riparian meadows of Yangtze River basin, China

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Lespedeza jianghuensis (Fabaceae), from Yangtze River basin, China, is described and illustrated as a new species. It is a dwarf shrublet occurring in the riparian meadows along the banks of rivers and lakes. It is morphologically similar to L. cuneata, L. lichiyuniae, and L. caraganae, but differs by its prostrate or decumbent habit, angulate but not furrowed stems, and small stipules (ca. 1 mm). Phylogenetic analyses based on combination of five chloroplasts fragments and ITS sequence confirmed that it belongs to Lespedeza sect. Junceae. We also evaluate its conservation status as Least Concern (LC).
Source: PhytoKeys
DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.252.144564
Authors: Song Huang, Mei-Qian Chen, Feng Song, Jia-Xiang Li, Bo Pan, Hui-Yi Zhong, Li-Qun Zhou, Ang Liu, Yu-Tao Zheng, Pan Zhao
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $754
Funders: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Central South University, Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, Wuhan University, Anhui Normal University, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Huainan Normal University, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
OpenAlex ID: W4407320184
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