Abstract: Herminium is a genus of about 26 species, mainly distributed in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia and Europe. Yunnan, Sichuan and Xizang in China are the present distribution centre as well as differentiation centre of the genus. In the present paper, taxa of Herminium hitherto recorded in China are taxonomically and phytogeographically discussed and revised, and, as a result, 18 species are recongnized, including two newly recorded species, H. angustilabre King et Pantl. and H. quinquelobum King et Pantl., and 12 species endemic to China. A full list of synonyms is given, a key to the species is provided and the distribution areas of all taxa are mapped.

Key words: Herminium, newly recorded species, taxonomy, geographic distribution