Aspidistra liboensis (Ruscaceae), a New Species from Guizhou, China

Aspidistra liboensis S.Z. He & J.Y. Wu sp. nova (Apiaceae), is described, illustrated, and compared with the morphologically similar species, and a diagnostic key is provided. The new species resembles A. longipetala but differs from it by having a long petiole (16?22 cm vs. 6?11 cm), a broadly campanulate perianth (vs. suburceolate) with at least 2 appendages at the inner base of lobe, and an enlarged stigma (2.5? 3.2 cm vs. 1?1.2 cm in diameter), with at least 16 adaxial grooves with purple papillate margins.Aspidistra liboensis S.Z. He & J.Y. Wu sp. nova (Apiaceae), is described, illustrated, and compared with the morphologically similar species, and a diagnostic key is provided. The new species resembles A. longipetala but differs from it by having a long petiole (16?22 cm vs. 6?11 cm), a broadly campanulate perianth (vs. suburceolate) with at least 2 appendages at the inner base of lobe, and an enlarged stigma (2.5? 3.2 cm vs. 1?1.2 cm in diameter), with at least 16 adaxial grooves with purple papillate margins.