Pternopetalum shunhuangensis (Apiaceae), a new species from Hunan, China

Based on field investigations, morphological and molecular systematic studies, a new species, <i>Pternopetalumshunhuangensis</i> (Apiaceae) from Hunan Province, China is described. Diagnostic morphological characters, full description and a detailed illustration are provided. The differences between <i>P.shunhuangensis</i> and morphologically similar species <i>P.tanakae</i> are presented and discussed. Since no population assessment of this species in its whole distribution area is made, it is best to assign a conservation status of 'Data Deficient' (DD) for this species.