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Magnolia Press, Phytotaxa, 2(489), p. 223-228, 2021

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.489.2.11

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<strong><em>Camellia luteocalpandria</em> (Theaceae), a new species and the first discovery of sect. <em>Calpandria</em> in China</strong>

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Abstract

Camellia luteocalpandria, a new species is described and illustrated from Yunnan, China. This is the first discovery of Camellia sect. Calpandria in China. It can be easily distinguished from the other two species in the section by its yellow flower, bracteoles and sepals glabrous adaxially, and the filament 1-whorled and all united without free or partly united filament inside the tube. The new species is assessed to be Critically Endangered (CR) according to IUCN categories and criteria.