A new synonym of Rhododendron leishanicum (subg. Hymenanthes) from China (Ericaceae)
Sheng ChenInstitute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550009, Guizhou, China Institute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences Guiyang ChinaLei HaoInstitute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550009, Guizhou, China Institute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences Guiyang ChinaYi-Hui DengLiuzhou Forestry Research Institute, Rongshui 545300, Guangxi, China Liuzhou Forestry Research Institute Rongshui ChinaCheng-Hua YangGuizhou Academy of Forestry, Guiyang 550005, Guizhou, China Guizhou Academy of Forestry Guiyang ChinaJun-Mei YuanInstitute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550009, Guizhou, China Institute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences Guiyang ChinaYun-Song HeInstitute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550009, Guizhou, China Institute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences Guiyang ChinaX. S. ChenInstitute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550009, Guizhou, China Institute of Biology, Guizhou Academy of Sciences Guiyang China
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Abstract
Based on a critical examination of type specimens, images of living plants, and the literature has shown Rhododendron oligocarpum to be conspecific with R. leishanicum . Although slight variations in corolla colour exist amongst different populations of R. oligocarpum , it does not serve as a key distinguishing trait. Therefore, we reduced R. oligocarpum to a synonym of R. leishanicum , and recommend placing it in Subsection Maculifera.
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