A new species, Petrocosmea weiyigangii F.Wen (Gesneriaceae), is described from southern China. It differs from all other species of Petrocosmea in its deeply lobed leaf blades. It is only known from a limestone cave in northwestern Guangxi, China. Following the IUCN Red List categories and criteria, Petrocosmea weiyigangii is assessed as Critically Endangered.
Petrocosmea weiyigangii (Gesneriaceae), a new species from a limestone cave in southern China
Publication: Gardens' Bulletin Singapore
Year: 2019
Genera:
Petrocosmea