J Syst Evol ›› 2002, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 80-81.

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The identity of Aconitum wolongense W. T. Wang

LUO Yan, YANG Qin-Er   

  • Published:2002-01-10

Abstract: The holotype specimen of Aconitum wolongense W. T. Wang is found to contain two previously described taxa— A. tanguticum (Maxim.) Stapf. var. trichocarpum Hand.-Mazz. and A. franchetii Fin. et Gagnep. var. villosum W.T. Wang. As a result, A. wolongense is reduced to their synonyms.

Key words: Aconitum wolongense W. T. Wang, new synonymy