Seven new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) in Northern Vietnam and Southern China

Chen, Wenhong; Radbouchoom, Sirilak; Nguyen, Hieu Quang; Nguyen, Hieu Trung; Nguyen, Khang Sinh; Shui, Yu-Min

doi:10.3897/phytokeys.94.23248

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“…China has over 210 accepted names of Begonia and its southwest region is one of the distribution centres of this genus. In the past two years, ten Begonia species were newly described (Chen et al 2018a(Chen et al , 2019Ding et al 2018;Li et al 2018Li et al , 2019He et al 2019;Tong et al 2019;Wang et al 2019a) and many more are likely awaiting discovery and description in China. At the same time, several newly-recorded Chinese Begonia species (Yang et al 2015;Wang et al 2019b) and synonyms (Shui and Chen 2017;Chen et al 2018b) have also recently been reported.…”

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Several new records, synonyms, and hybrid-origin of Chinese begonias

Tian¹,

Yan²,

Li³

et al. 2020

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Begonia is a mega-genus with about 2500 species by most estimates, with China having over 210 accepted species. After field surveys, literature review and examination of herbarium specimens, some new taxa, new records, synonyms and the hybrid-origin of some taxa have been confirmed. Here, we report that Begonia dioica Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don and B. flagellaris Hara, both from Xizang (Tibet) are new to China; Begonia lipingensis Hance, B. muliensis T.T.Yu and B. sizemoreae Kiew are synonyms of B. circumlobata Hance, B. taliensis Gagnepain and B. longiciliata C.Y.Wu, respectively; and Begonia × lancangensis S.H.Huang and B. × malipoensis S.H.Huang & Y.M.Shui are natural hybrids.

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Several new records, synonyms, and hybrid-origin of Chinese begonias

Tian¹,

Yan²,

Li³

et al. 2020

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“…Through the collaborative surveys conducted by KIB and the Centre for Plant Conservation of Vietnam (CPC) in the transboundary karst regions in Northern Vietnam and Southern China, seven new species were described. These are Begonia albopunctata Y. M. Shui, W. H. Chen & H. Q. Nguyen, Begonia erectocarpa H. Q. Nguyen, Y. M. Shui & W. H. Chen, Begonia gulongshanensis Y. M. Shui & W. H. Chen, Begonia minissima H. Q. Nguyen, Y. M. Shui & W. H. Chen, Begonia mollissima Y. M. Shui, H. Q. Nguyen & W. H. Chen, Begonia rhytidophylla Y. M. Shui & W. H. Chen, Begonia bambusetorum H. Q. Nguyen, Y. M. Shui & W. H. Chen (Chen et al., 2018c). Additionally, Begonia kingdon-wardii Tebbitt was rediscovered from northern Myanmar (Chen et al., 2018a).…”

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Taxonomy in the Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB): Progress during the past decade (2008–2018) and perspectives on future development

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Peng

2018

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The development of new taxonomical theories and approaches, particularly molecular phylogenetics, has led to the expansion of traditional morphology-based taxonomy into the concept of “integrative taxonomy.” Taxonomic knowledge has assumed greater significance in recent years, particularly because of growing concerns over the looming biodiversity crisis. Since its establishment in 1938, the Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB), which is located in Yunnan province in Southwest China, has focused attention on the taxonomy and conservation of the flora of China. For the forthcoming 80th anniversary of KIB, we review the achievements of researchers at KIB and their associates with respect to the taxonomy of land plants, fungi, and lichen. Major taxonomic advances are summarized for families of Calymperaceae, Cryphaeaceae, Lembophyllaceae, Neckeraceae, Polytrichaceae and Pottiaceae of mosses, Pteridaceae and Polypodiaceae of ferns, Taxaceae and Cycadaceae of gymnosperms, Asteraceae, Begoniaceae, Ericaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Gesneriaceae, Lamiaceae, Orchidaceae, Orobanchaceae, Poaceae, Theaceae and Urticaceae of angiosperms, Agaricaceae, Amanitaceae, Boletaceae, Cantharellaceae, Physalacriaceae Russulaceae, Suillaceae and Tuberaceae of fungi, and Ophioparmaceae and Parmeliaceae of lichens. Regarding the future development of taxonomy at KIB, we recommend that taxonomists continue to explore the biodiversity of China, integrate new theories and technologies with traditional taxonomic approaches, and engage in creative monographic work, with support from institutions, funding agencies, and the public.

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“…Coelocentrum has grown from 18 species (Shui et al 2002) to 73 species (Shui et al 2019) during the past two decades. The growth of the section has been stimulated by a series of flora diversity surveys conducted by many botanists (Shui and Chen 2005;Fang et al 2006;Ku et al 2006;Peng et al 2007Peng et al , 2015; Averyanov and Nguyen 2012;Qin et al 2017;Chen et al 2018;Radbouchoom et al 2019;Tong et al 2019;Liu et al 2020;Tu et al 2020). Some species have been merged into sect.…”

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“…The number of species in Begonia sect. Coelocentrum recorded for Vietnam has rapidly increased in recent years, from four species in 2007 (Gagnepain 1921;Nguyen 2004;Shui and Chen 2005;Kiew 2007;Peng et al 2007) to 21 up to now (Averyanov and Nguyen 2012;Chung et al 2014;Peng et al 2014Peng et al , 2015Chen et al 2018;Radbouchoom et al 2019).…”

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Begonia catbensis (sect. Coelocentrum, Begoniaceae), a new species from northern Vietnam

Dong¹,

Nguyen²,

Shui³

et al. 2021

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Begonia catbensis, a new species in Begonia sect. Coelocentrum is described and illustrated. The new species was discovered in lowland limestone hills at Cat Ba National Park and can be easily distinguished from all its congeners by having dendritic hairs on the petiole, adaxial veins and stipules, fimbriate bracts and bracteoles, dense conical bullae on the upper surface of the leaf blade, two tepals in the pistillate flowers and a glabrescent ovary with verrucose wings. Based on IUCN Criteria, the species is currently assessed as “Endangered” (D).

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Seven new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) in Northern Vietnam and Southern China

Cited by 10 publications

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Several new records, synonyms, and hybrid-origin of Chinese begonias

Several new records, synonyms, and hybrid-origin of Chinese begonias

Taxonomy in the Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB): Progress during the past decade (2008–2018) and perspectives on future development

Begonia catbensis (sect. Coelocentrum, Begoniaceae), a new species from northern Vietnam

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