Primulina hengshanensis (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Danxia landform in Hunan, China

Researchers have identified Primulina hengshanensis, a new species of Gesneriaceae, from the Danxia landform in Hunan Province, China. This discovery adds to the biodiversity of the UNESCO-listed site, known for its unique geological formations and diverse flora. The new species shares similarities with P. langshanica but exhibits distinct diagnostic features. Using morphological analysis, the study highlights the taxonomic significance of Primulina hengshanensis while assessing its conservation status as Vulnerable (VU) under IUCN criteria, emphasizing the need for protection in this ecologically significant region.

TIAN, J., LIU, L., XIAO, S.-Y., ZHU, X.-W., WU, Y.-J., ZHOU, L., YIN, J., PEN, L., CAI, X.-Z., LIU, L.-H., LIU, Y.-D., & LIU, K.-M. (2018). Primulina hengshanensis (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Danxia landform in Hunan, China. Phytotaxa, 333(2). https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.333.2.15