HUBEI AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ›› 2020, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (16): 100-101.doi: 10.14088/j.cnki.issn0439-8114.2020.16.021

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Discovery and research of new distribution species of endangered plants Primula mallophylla in Hubei province

YANG Lin-sen1, PENG Jin-long1, LI Hong-tao2, WANG Jing1, XIE Xiao-lin1   

  1. 1. Hubei Key Laboratory of Shennongjia Golden Monkey Conservation Biology/Administration of Shennongjia National Park, Shennongjia 442421,Hubei, China;
    2. Shennongjia Urban Investment Property Management Co., Ltd., Shennongjia 442400,Hubei,China
  • Received:2020-01-19 Online:2020-08-25 Published:2020-10-09

Abstract: Primula mallophylla, a new species of Primula in Primulaceae from Hubei province, was found in Shennongjia, western Hubei. Supplementary descriptions were made according to the specimens. The habitat characteristics of this species were described. The causes of endangerment of this extremely endangered species were preliminarily analyzed, and suggestions for strengthening protection were put forward.

Key words: Primulaceae, Primula, Primula mallophylla, Hubei province, new distribution species, Shennongjia

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