Primula longipilosa (Primulaceae), a new species from Yunnan, China

Primula longipilosa from SW Yunnan, China, is described as a species new to science and illustrated. The systematic placement of this new species is also discussed based on an nrITS molecular tree. It is morphologically most similar to P. mollis, but dillers from the latter in its racemose inflorescence, green calyx tube, pink to pink rose corolla, stamens at 1/3 length above the base of the corolla tube and applanate globose capsule.

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This paper describes a new species, Primula longipilosa, from SW Yunnan, China, and discusses its systematic placement based on molecular analysis. It is morphologically similar to P. mollis, but differs in its racemose inflorescence, green calyx tube, pink to pink rose corolla, stamens at 1/3 length above the base of the corolla tube, and applanate globose capsule.