Euscaphis japonica var. wupingensis, a new variety with yellow pericarp from Fujian, China

Abstract

Euscaphis japonica (Thunberg) Kanitz var. wupingensis B. P. Cai et Z. R. Chen, a new variety is described and illustrated here. The new variety with yellow pericarp is apt to be distinguished from E. japonica var. japonica (Thunb.) Kanitz with red pericarp. The new taxa also can be distinguished from E. japonica var. japonica by their buds, twigs, inflorescences, fruits and seeds.