Primulina linglingensis var. fragrans, a new variety (Gesneriaceae) from Guangxi, China

Abstract

Primulina linglingensis var. fragrans (Gesneriaceae) endemic to Guangxi, China, is described and illustrated here as a new variety. The newly described variety is similar to P. linglingensis var. linglingensis but differs by having leaf blade nearly symmetric to symmetric, inflorescence with cymes 2–8-flowered, peduncle densely hairy with glandular and eglandular indumentum, bracts narrowly ovate, corolla usually bicolor, staminodes 2, ovary and style densely hairy and glandular-hairy. Notes on habitat, distribution and conservation status are provided.