A New Species of Camellia Sect. Stereocarpus (Theaceae) from Vietnam
2010; Missouri Botanical Garden Press; Volume: 20; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3417/2008096
ISSN1945-6174
Autores Tópico(s)Plant Diversity and Evolution
ResumoA new species of Camellia L. (Theaceae), C. maiana Orel, endemic to the Da Lat Plateau in southern Vietnam, is described and illustrated. The newly described species has variable-sized, ovate to obovate leaves; 2-whorled, terminal, sessile flowers exhibiting emarginate, opaque to translucently white, finely textured petals; a compound style consisting of four parts that are fused at the base; persistent bracteoles; and a superior 4-chambered ovary. The morphological evidence supports taxonomic placement as a transitional member of Camellia sect. Stereocarpus (Pierre) Sealy.
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