Bergera kwangsiensis F. J. Mou 2023, comb. nov.
Creators: name: Mou, Feng-Juan
name: Hu, Xiu
name: Ha, Bui Thu
name: Cuong, Nguyen Manh
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2023
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Plantae
Tracheophyta
Magnoliopsida
Sapindales
Rutaceae
Bergera
Bergera kwangsiensis

description: Bergera kwangsiensis (C.C.Huang) F.J.Mou, comb. nov.
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77314675-1
Fig. 8
Clausena kwangsiensis C.C.Huang, Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 8 (1): 90 (Huang 1959). – Murraya kwangsiensis (C.C.Huang) C.C.Huang, Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 16 (2): 85 (Huang 1978). – Type: CHINA • Guangxi, Baise, Baiguoshan; alt. 830 m; R.C. Ching 7667; holotype: PE[00022500] image!; isotype: NAS[NAS00404843] image!.
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the type locality, Guangxi in China.
Material examined
CHINA • Guangxib Province; 5 Sep. 1928; R. C. Ching 7667; NAS image! • 1958; Nanning Institute of traditional Chinese Medicine 11744; GXMG! • 1960; Nanning Institute of traditional Chinese Medicine 11758; GXMG! • 1964; Y.X. Gan 68238; GXMG! • 8 Jun. 1983; J. Y. Luo & J. X. Ling 76250; GXMI! • 17 Dec. 1985; L. Ou & A. N. Mo 000748; GXMI! • 25 Sep. 1990; D. Fang & L. Zeng 169; GXMI! • Shanglin, Mushan; 9 Jun. 2014; J. B. Teng et al. 450125140609023 LY; GXMG! • Long’an, Chengxiang; 19 Jan. 2013; Long’an General Expedition 450123130119033 LY; IBK! • 9 Nov. 2013; Long’an General Expedition 450123130119033 LY; GXMG! • 25 Jun. 2014; Long’an General Expedition 450123140625098 LY; IBK!, GXMG! • Nanwei; 3 Dec. 2012; Long’an General Expedition 450123121203008 LY; IBK!, GXMG! • Dujie; 6 Nov. 2013; Long’an General Expedition 450123130116012 LY; IBK!, GXMG! • 27 Jun. 2014; Long’an General Expedition 450123140627072 LY; IBK!, GXMG! • Pinshan, Longhushan; 24 Jul. 2013; Long’an General Expedition 450123130724004 LY; IBK! • Longhushan; 13 Oct. 1981; Expedition 11321; GXMG! • 11 May 2008; Guangxi Expedition of Chinese Plant Combination 0162; IBK! • Xinguang; 12 Nov. 2011; J. C. Yang & Y. B. Liao LH 1316; IBK! • Yali; 22 Nov. 2011; J. C. Yang & Y. B. Liao LH 1765; IBK! • Wuming; 23 Jun. 1955; Guangxi Team 528; PE image! • 16 Dec. 1991; B. S. Huang 22767; GXMI! • Tengxiang; Jun. 1970; S. Q. He s.n.; IBK! • Taiping; 29 Jan. 1975; J. J. Wang 6578; GXMI! • 21 Jul. 1985; Q. Li 166; SYS! • 14 Nov. 1985; Q. Li 173; SYS! • Chengxiang; 12 Decembr 2013; J. B. Teng et al. 450122131212004 LY; GXMG! • Ningwu; 14 Jul. 2010; K. J. Yan 22707; GXMI! • 19 Nov. 2014; J. B. Teng et al. 450122141119007 LY; GXMG! • Yongning; 26 Jul. 1958; S. Q. Zhong A62018; KUN!, IBK! • 16 Sep. 1964; J. Q. Ge & Y. Wang 17638; GXMI! • Dingtun; 20 Jul. 1985; Q. Li 167; SYS! • Chongzuo, Heping; 13 Nov. 1997; D. R. Liang & B. S. Huang 02570; GXMI! • Ningming; 14 Dec. 1977; G.D. Guo 15489; HITBC! • Nongrui; 29 Apr. 1980; Nonggang Comprehensive Expedition 11881; IBK! • 26 Jul. 2011; Y. S. Huang & Y. B. Liao NM1369; IBK! • 30 May 2013; B. Y. Huang et al. 451422130530024 LY; GXMG! • Tuolong; 8 Dec. 2012; H. Z. Lü et al. 451422121208075 LY; GXMG! • Tingliang; 2 Nov. 2013; H. Z. Lü et al. 451422131102031 LY; GXMG! • Chengzhong; 26 Dec. 2012; B. Y. Huang et al. 451422141226027 LY; GXMG! • 4 Nov. 2013; H. Z. Lü et al. 451422131104016 LY; GXMG! • Longzhou, Jinlong; 3 Jul. 1960; C. J. Liang 21533; GXMI! • Shangjin; 31 Oct. 1979; Nonggang Comprehensive Expedition 20565; GXMI! • 17 Aug. 1989; K. J. Yan & W. Y. Rao 76364; GXMI! • Nonggang, Nonghu; 24 Sep. 1979; Nonggang Comprehensive Expedition 10310; IBK! • Shida; 5 Oct. 1979; Nonggang Comprehensive Expedition 10790; IBK! • Pingxiang, Xiashi; 21 Dec. 1959; X. F. Deng 10670; IBK! • Xiangshui; 8 Jun. 1979; Investigation team of Longzhou Medical Institute 0024; GXMI! • 14 Jun. 1979; Investigation team of Longzhou Medical Institute 0264; GXMI! • 30 Dec. 1986; Y. P. Tao 80172; GXMI! • Daxin, Taiping, Anmin; 21 Jun. 1977; Y. Z. Zhang Da-127; GXMI! • Longlin; 15 Apr. 1979; S. Q. Lin & M. F. Qin 2132; IBK! • Youjiang, Banshui; 18 Jul. 2014; Youjiang General Expedition 451002140718024 LY; GXMG! • Jinxi, Kuiwei, Dezhou; 11 Oct. 2013; X. Y. Huang et al. 451025131011014 LY; GXMG! • Napo Dingye; 20 Jun. 2010; Y. F. Huang & J. Huang HYF0165; GXMG! • Yunnan Province, Funing, Bo’ai; 21 Oct. 1958; H. T. Tsai 8813; KUN! • Guichao; 4 Mar. 2007; F. J. Mou 75, 77; IBSC! • Guichao; 20 Jul. 2007; F. J. Mou 140; IBSC! • 19 Sep. 2016; F. J. Mou 528; SWFC! • Wenshan, Xishan; 14 Oct. 1958; H. T. Tsai 8444; KUN! • Mengla, Menglun, cultivated; 3 Feb. 2007; F. J. Mou 41, 42; IBSC!.
Description
Shrub, 1–2 m tall. Leaves are 3–11-foliolate, 3–10 × 2.5–6.5 cm; rachises and petiolules covered with soft hairs; leaflet blades alternate, ovate-oblong, coriaceous, dispersively oil-glandular, dark green and shining adaxially and yellowish green abaxially, lower surface covered densely with white soft hairs abaxially, apex obtuse to rounded, margin crenulate; petiolules 2–3 mm. Inflorescences are terminal. Flowers are 5-merous, ellipsoid in bud; sepals broadly ovate, ca 1 mm; petals ca 4 mm, dispersing oil glands. Stamens are 10; filaments flat and widening down; filaments and anthers ciliate. Ovaries are oblong, as long as styles; stigmas not prominent. Fruits are globose, ca 1 cm in diam., and red when ripe.
Phenology
Flowering between June and July, while fruiting from October to November.
Distribution and habitat
China: Guangxi (Longzhou, Ningming, Wuming, Yongning, Fushui, and Baise), Yunnan (Wenshan and Funing); Vietnam: Quỳ Chau. Growing in the shrub or forestry of limestone areas, alt. 100–800 (1400) m.
Remarks
The leaves and fruits of this species have a strong, pleasant scent.
description: Published as part of Mou, Feng-Juan, Hu, Xiu, Ha, Bui Thu & Cuong, Nguyen Manh, 2023, Taxonomic revision of Bergera J. Koenig ex L. (Rutaceae) based on the molecular phylogeny and morphology, pp. 141-180 in European Journal of Taxonomy 860 on pages 163-165, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2023.860.2057, http://zenodo.org/record/7689375