Agapetes lichengii (Ericaceae), a new species from Xizang, China

A new species of Ericaceae, <i>Agapetes lichengii</i>, from Xizang Autonomous Region, China, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically most similar to <i>A. pentastigma</i>, but differs by having leaf blade with an obtuse or slightly auriculate leaf base, corolla with a constricted basal part and V-shaped stripes, spurless anthers and stigma without obvious gap between crenae. Detailed description, colour plates, and taxonomic notes on the new species are provided.