Vaccinium zhangzhouense, a new species endemic to Fujian, China

Abstract

Vaccinium zhangzhouse (Ericaceae), a new epipetric species from Wushan Mountain, Fujian Province, China is described and illustrated. This new species is similar to V. foetidissimum in having an evergreen habit, obovate to oblanceolate leaf blades with cuneate or attenuate bases, basal glands and 3–5 pairs of lateral veins, and long racemes with 6–10 flowers, but is easily distinguished by its pubescent young twigs and shorter leaf blades with inconspicuous fine veins on the adaxial surface, and sparse easily‐deciduous brown glandular hairs on the abaxial surface.