Diospyros danxiaensis (R. H. Miao & W. Q. Liu) Y. H. Tong & N. H. Xia (Ebenaceae), A New Combination and A New Synonym for A Persimmon from Guangdong

Abstract:

Based on examination of type specimens, it was found that Lyonia danxiaensis R. H. Miao & W. Q. Li is very different from other Lyonia in having cymose inflorescence, 4-merous flowers, 16 paired stamens forming two whorls and non geniculate filaments. However, these characters match well with Diospyros. Thus, a new combination Diospyros danxiaensis (R. H. Miao & W. Q. Liu) Y. H. Tong & N. H. Xia was made here. After careful comparision of type specimens, we found that the newly published D. penghuae W. B. Liao, Q. Fan & W. Y. Zhao was identical with D. danxiaensis, and was reduced as a synonym of the latter.

Key words:Lyonia danxiaensis;Diospyros danxiaensis;D. penghuae;New combination;New synonym