J Syst Evol ›› 2000, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 497-514.

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Notes on the genus Clematis (Ranunculaceae) (Ⅲ)

WANG Wen-Tsai   

  • Published:2000-11-10

Abstract: (1) The evolutionary trends of sepals and stamens of the genus Clematis are discussed; (2) New classifications for sect. Cheiropsis DC. and sect. Aspidanthera Spach are proposed; (3) One subsection, 13 series, 5 species and 4 varieties are described as new; (4) Six new ranks and2 new combinations are made.

Key words: Clematis, Evolutionary trends, Sect.Cheiropsis, Sect.Aspidanthera, New taxa, New ranks, New combinations