SALVIA SUBVIOLACEA, A NEW SPECIES FROM THE HIMALAYAS–HENGDUAN MOUNTAINS, CHINA
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https://doi.org/10.24823/EJB.2021.334Keywords:
China, new species, Salvia subviolacea, SalviaAbstract
Salvia subviolacea Y.K.Wei & Pendry, a new species from China, is described. Salvia subviolacea belongs to Salvia subg. Glutinaria (Raf.) G.X.Hu, C.L.Xiang & B.T.Drew, sect. Eurysphace E.Peter, and is distinguished from morphologically similar species by differences in its habit, leaves, inflorescences and flowers. It has a disjunct distribution in Sichuan and Xizang, and its IUCN Red List conservation assessment is Endangered. The Xizang population is under extreme threat and rapid conservation measures need to be taken.
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