The identity of Magnolia odoratissima (Magnoliaceae) from China

Authors: SHUGANG CHEN, QINGWEN ZENG

Abstract: The type specimen of Magnolia odoratissima Y.W.Law & R.Z.Zhou (Magnoliaceae) conflicts with the protologue and belongs to the genus Parakmeria Hu & W.C.Cheng. A new name, Magnolia kwangnanensis S.G.Chen & Q.W.Zeng sp. nov., and a new type are designated to accommodate the original description. Here we provide new data and a detailed morphological description for this species. Notes are also presented on its habitat, pollen morphology, and conservation status.

Keywords: Magnolia, Magnoliaceae, taxonomy, new species, China

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