Ferula groessingii (Apiaceae), a new synonym of Ferula licentiana var. tunshanica

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Apiaceae · Topics: Plant chemical constituents analysis, Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases, Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases

A comprehensive evaluation of the diagnostic characters employed in distinguishing Ferula groessingii from F. licentiana var. tunshanica has led to the conclusion that the two taxa are indeed conspecific. As a result, F. groessingii is hereby recognized as a new synonym of F. licentiana var. tunshanica. This reclassification is supported by a comprehensive comparison of taxonomic features, morphological evidence, and distribution data. The study confirms that key morphological traits including plant height, a hairy coat of stems and leaves, number of inflorescences, and fruit vittae, are critical for the identification of this species complex.

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