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2022
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1030. AESCULUS CHINENSIS: Sapindaceae.
The Chinese horse‐chestnut, , is illustrated from a tree cultivated at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This tree was grown from seeds originally imported from China by Dr Purdom, from whom Kew obtained a plant. A detailed description accompanies this excellent illustration. The taxonomy, ecology, cytology and etymology are also...Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Yamanaka, Masumi
Habitat, Ecology, Descriptors, Geographical distribution, Cytology, Cultivation, Phenology, Etymology, and Aesculus chinensis
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2023
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1051. Cathaya argyrophylla Chun Kuang: Pinaceae.
The ‘pearl of the forest’, also known as ‘yin shan’ or the ‘giant panda of the plant kingdom’, is illustrated here (t. 1051) from a tree cultivated at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The discovery and phylogenetics of this species are discussed, and its introduction into horticulture is presented. A... -
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1069. Berberis ludingensis Harber, a new species in section Wallichianae from : Berberidaceae.
A new species of in section, Harber is described from Luding Xian in Sichuan. Several collections of this compact, spiny species have been made in recent years.Harber, Julian ; Liang, Ke
Cultivation, New species, Descriptors, Phenology, Geographical distribution, Sichuan (China), Nomenclature, Habitat, China, and Berberis ludingensis
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879. Passiflora emarginata Passifloraceae.
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914. Centaurea africana.
Hind, Nicholas
Etymology, Vernacular names, Cultivation, Centaurea africana, Conservation status, Descriptors, Habitats, and Phenology
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2019
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900. Rudbeckia maxima: Compositae.
Rudbeckia maximaNutt. (Compositae: Heliantheae: Rud-beckiinae) is described and illustrated. Cultivation, propagation andavailability notes are provided. The genusRudbeckiais discussed, and theposition ofR. maximacommented on, as well as the somewhat uniquekey character (the reflectiveness of the leaves under UV light) that hasbeen used to distinguish this and two other species. The relationships...Hind, Nicholas
Vernacular names, Descriptors, Rudbeckia maxima, Etymology, Cultivation, Geographical distribution, Conservation status, Phenology, and Habitats
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2019
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901. Helianthus salicifolius: Compositae.
Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr. (Compositae: Heliantheae:Helianthinae) is described and illustrated. Cultivation, propagation,pests and diseases and availability notes, of both the species and cultivars,are provided. The genusHelianthus, and the position ofH. salicifoliusiscommented on, as well as its similarity toH. angustifolius. Distinguishingcharacters between these two species are given. Comments are providedon types...Hind, Nicholas ; Smith, Alison
Vernacular names, Descriptors, Helianthus salicifolius, Phenology, Cultivation, Geographical distribution, Conservation status, Etymology, and Habitats
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2019
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898. Helichrysum ‘Sun Burst’ Compositae.
A new cultivar, Helichrysum‘Sun Burst’ (Compositae: Inuleae:Gnaphaliinae), is introduced, described, and illustrated, based on mate-rial derived from a cross between a Turkish collection of H. orientale and H. arwae from the Yemen Arab Republic, growing in the Melon Yard,Alpine Nursery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Cultivation andpropagation notes are...Hind, Nicholas ; Strange, Kit
Geographical distribution, Cultivation, Descriptors, Helichrysum, and Phenology
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2019
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899. Echinacea tennesseensis: Compositae.
Echinacea tennesseensis (Beadle) Small (Compositae:Heliantheae: Ziniinae) is described and illustrated, and is accompa-nied by statements on its distribution, habitat, phenology, etymologyand vernacular names. A statement on its conservation status is made.AbriefhistoryofEchinaceais provided, with a commentary of the mostuseful revision discussed. The subtribal position and related generaofEchinaceais discussed, with the most...Hind, Nicholas
Vernacular names, Descriptors, Conservation status, Etymology, Echinacea tennesseensis, Cultivation, Geographical distribution, Phenology, and Habitats
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2018
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895. Perezia recurvata subsp. recurvata: Compositae.
Perezia recurvata (Vahl) Less. subsp.recurvata(Compositae:Mutisieae: Nassuaviinae) is described and illustrated. Comments are pro-vided on its cultivation, propagation and availability, although currentlyonly available from one supplier in the United Kingdom. The problem-atic taxonomy of this genus is discussed. A brief comment is made on thehistory of the type collections of two...Hind, Nicholas ; Babel, K.
Vernacular names, Descriptors, Conservation status, Perezia recurvata subsp. recurvata, Phenology, Cultivation, Geographical distribution, Etymology, and Habitats
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2019
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897. Symphyotrichum vahlii Compositae.
Symphyotrichum vahlii (Gaudich.) G. L. Nesom (Compositae:Astereae: Symphyotrichinae) is described and illustrated, and the speciesis provided with an expanded synonymy that includes type citations,known types, and supplementary comments. Notes are provided oncultivation and propagation. Comments are also made on the historicalcollections representing this species, both as types and early collections,and...Hind, Nicholas ; Strange, K
Vernacular names, Symphyotrichum vahlii, Descriptors, Phenology, Cultivation, Habitats, and Etymology
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2018