Breynia enchengensis (Phyllanthaceae), a new species from limestone
areas of Southwestern Guangxi, China
Abstract
Breynia enchengensis, a new species with a narrowly geographic
distribution in limestone areas of southwestern Guangxi, China, is
described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to
B. poomae (Welzen & Chayam.) Welzen & Pruesapan in having creeping
stems, ovate to oblong leaf blade and reddish brown to dark purple
flowers, but can be easily distinguished from the latter by the size of
leaf blade and flowers, the number of lateral veins, the growing way of
inflorescence and the shape of ovary. A table to distinguish the new
species from B. poomae, as well as color plates and type specimens of
the new species are also provided.