Two new species, Aspidistra liliiflora and A. sessilistigma (Asparagaceae, Convallariaceae s. str.) from Vietnam

Abstract

This paper continues the publication of Aspidistra species newly discovered in the flora of Vietnam. It includes illustrated diagnosis of two species new to science, A. liliiflora and A. sessilistigma found in northern and central parts of the country. Detailed analytical color illustrations, data on morphology, ecology, phenology, tentative relationships and distribution are provided for both discovered species.