The Identity of Camellia buisanensis Sasaki (Theaceae)
Resource
Taiwania,49(三)
Journal
Taiwania
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
三
Pages
-
Date Issued
2004
Date
2004
Author(s)
Hsieh, Chang-Fu
Su, Mong-Huai
Yang, Sheng-Zehn
DOI
246246/2006121215550992
Abstract
Camellia buisanensis Sasaki was first described in 1931. Unfortunately, the type
specimen had been lost since its first discovery and there were no relevant materials for
re-examination. Therefore, its identity is dubious. This long lost tea species was rediscovered this year
at Mt. Jenlishan in southern Taiwan. However, after careful comparison, C. buisanensis is
morphologically much more similar to the genus Pyrenaria than to Camellia. Consequently the
species is treated as a new combination as Pyrenaria buisanensis (Sasaki) C. F. Hsieh, S. Z. Yang and
M. H. Su. Besides taxonomic treatment, historical status of this species is provided here. A key to
Taiwanese Pyrenaria and a line-drawing are also provided. Due to its endangered status, extraordinary
restoration efforts are urgently needed to save this species.
Subjects
Camellia buisanensis
Pyrenaria buisanensis
Theaceae
Camellia
Pyrenaria
Typification
Flora
Taiwan
Publisher
臺北市：國立台灣大學生態學與演化生物學研究所
Type
other
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