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September 5, 2025Annales Botanici Fennici

Breynia mirabilis (Phyllanthaceae), a New Cauliflorous Pachycaul Species from Yunnan, China

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YWYuer WangZMZhengxu MaBYBin Yang

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New species breynia mirabilis exhibits unique cauliflorous traits in tropical monsoon rainforest, highlighting adaptation in its habitat.

Key Points

  • Breynia mirabilis exhibits a unique monopodial pachycaul habit and racemose inflorescence, distinct from relatives.
  • Compared to breynia beillei, the new species has shorter inflorescences and different flower colors, including yellow to light green.
  • The study categorizes breynia mirabilis under subgenus Sauropus, linking it to the floristic adaptations of the rainforest.
  • Discussion extends to the adaptability of cauliflorous species to their humid rainforest environment, showcasing evolutionary traits.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb421a2b87ece8dc9586ffhttps://doi.org/10.5735/085.062.0138
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