Verbascum gongliuensis (Scrophulariaceae), a new species of Yili, Xinjiang, China

Verbascum gongliuensis Y.H. Luo & W.B. Xu (Scrophulariaceae), is described as a new species from Yili, Xinjiang, China. Based on careful comparison with the Flora of China, Flora Xinjiangensis, Flora of Kazakhstan, Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, and the Flora of the USSR, it is confirmed as a new species of Verbascum. Its threat category was assessed according to IUCN (2001) criteria. A comprehensive description of the new species is provided, accompanied by detailed photographs, a distribution map, and its IUCN conservation status.