Two new species of Ainsliaea (Asteraceae, Mutisieae) from Yunnan (China) and Tonkin (Vietnam).

FREIRE, S.E.

NOVON

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

Lugar: Saint Louis, Estados Unidos de América; Año: 2002 vol. 12 p. 451 - 455

1055-3177

Two new species, Ainsliaea pentaflora from Tonkin, Vietnam, and A. qianiana from Yunnan, China, are described and illustrated. Ainsliaea pentaflora is distinguished by its 5-flowered capitula, rounded anther appendages, and rosulate leaves with practically wingless petioles. Ainsliaea qianiana is distinguished by its apiculate anther appendages, rosulate leaves with petioles winged, and 3-flowered capitula. These species are compared with closely related especies. Included are keys to those ainsliaea with apiculate anther appendages and 5-flowered capitula.