Two new varieties of Agapetes (Ericaceae) from Xizang, China.

Abstract

Two new varieties from Xizang, China, i.e. Agapetesinterdictavar.flaviflora and A.forrestiivar.parvifolia, are described and illustrated. Agapetesinterdictavar.flaviflora differs from the nominate variety in having yellow and smaller corollas with shorter lobes and anthers with shorter appendages at the base. Agapetesforrestiivar.parvifolia is distinguished from the nominate variety in the smaller leaves with an acute apex, nearly transverse secondary veins and puberulent peduncle. Taxonomic notes on these taxa are also provided.