Jasminum pedunculatum (Oleaceae) Revisited: Lectotypification, New Synonym and New Data on Distribution

Abstract

Here we present revised taxonomy, morphological variation and geographical distribution of Jasminum pedunculatum Gagnep. (Oleaceae). Type material of this species was analyzed and a specimen from P (P00644297) was designated as a lectotype. Jasminum albicalyx Kobuski is reduced to a taxonomic synonym of J. pedunculatum on the basis of morphological features and geographical occurrence. A full list of all available specimens of J. pedunculatum s. lato and a map of its distribution are provided. The species is widely distributed throughout Guangxi (China) and in northern Vietnam. A drawing and colour photographs of J. pedunculatum are provided to aid identification.