Primulalongipilosa from SW Yunnan, China, is described as a species new to science and illustrated. The systematic placement of this new species is also discussed based on an nrITS molecular tree. It is morphologically most similar to P.mollis, but differs from the latter in its racemose inflorescence, green calyx tube, pink to pink rose corolla, stamens at 1/3 length above the base of the corolla tube and applanate globose capsule.
Keywords: Morphological characteristics; Primulamollis; nrITS; phylogenetic analysis.
Ze-Huan Wang, Yi Wang, Li Chen, Hua Peng, Zhi-Kun Wu, Guang Guo.