Astragalus wuqiaensis (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae, Astragaleae), a new species from Xinjiang, China
members by its markedly smaller leaflets (2-8 mm × 2-5 mm). Phylogenetic analysis of nrITS sequences provides robust support for its sectional affiliation (BS = 94%, PP = 1). A detailed morphological description, diagnostic illustrations, and habitat information are provided to confirm its novelty.
Authors
- Pan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9407-7740)
- Cheng-Wen Luo
- Si-Wei Zeng
Institutions
- Ningbo University (CN)
- Tarim University (CN)
- University of Kinshasa (CD)
- South China Botanical Garden (CN)
- State Forestry and Grassland Administration (CN)
- China National Botanical Garden
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2026-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.272.186990
- Primary Topic
- Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences