taxonID	type	description	language	source
AA64DA0FA85054DDA62B6F628537439C.taxon	description	Description. Evergreen vines, shrubs or small trees up to 6 m tall, dioecious. Young branches yellowish-brown pubescent; old branches scattered with tuberculate lenticels. Leaves alternate; stipules caducous; petioles 1.2 - 2.5 cm; leaf blades papery or thickly papery, ovate, oblong to broadly elliptic, 5 - 16 x 3 - 7 cm, abaxially puberulent or only on veins, adaxially usually glabrous, lateral veins 5 - 7 pairs, prominent abaxially, impressed adaxially, base rounded to subcordate, margin densely cartilaginous serrulate, apex acuminate to shortly caudate. Inflorescences axillary, spicate or paniculate, rachises up to 10 cm, puberulent. Flowers unisexual, 5 - merous; pedicels 1 - 2 mm; sepals triangular; petals clawed. Drupes subglobose or globose, ca. 6 mm in diam., turning purple-black at maturity; pyrenes 2 - 3, asymmetrical, abaxially with a margined furrow extending over 3 / 4 of length.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
AA64DA0FA85054DDA62B6F628537439C.taxon	distribution	Distribution and habitat. The species is distributed in southwestern China (Yunnan; Fig. 2). It grows in thickets on dry slope at elevation from 1300 to 2000 m.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
AA64DA0FA85054DDA62B6F628537439C.taxon	materials_examined	Additional specimens examined. China. Yunnan: Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County, 1500 m, 2012, Weishan Expedition Team 5329271259 (IMDY); Yongde County, 1830 m, 9 Jul 2006, E. D. Liu 170 (KUN); Shuangbai County, 1670 m, 15 Apr 1957, W. Q. Yin 747 (KUN, LBG, PE); Lushui County, 1544 m, 12 May 2005, Gaoligong Shan Biodiversity Survey 23964 (E).	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
D2EC203A13F853A5A156C6648B4487ED.taxon	description	Description. Evergreen shrubs. Branches usually alternate, armed, glabrous to puberulent; second- to fourth-year branches brown. Leaves alternate or subopposite; petioles 1 - 3 mm, leaf blades leathery, shiny, glabrous, cordate to ovate-orbicular, 1 - 3 x 0.8 - 2 cm, lateral veins 2 - 3 pairs, flat abaxially, impressed adaxially, base cordate or subcordate, margin crenate, apex obtuse or rounded. Inflorescences spicate or spicate-paniculate; rachises 1.5 - 5 (- 10) cm. Flowers sessile; sepals triangular-ovate; petals clawed; stamens as long as petals. Drupes subglobose, ca. 5 - 6 mm in diam., from green to red and finally turn black, base with persistently reflexed calyx; pyrenes 2 - 3, emarginate at both ends, asymmetrical.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
D2EC203A13F853A5A156C6648B4487ED.taxon	distribution	Distribution and habitat. The species is distributed in China (southwestern Yunnan; Fig. 2). It grows in thickets on tropical limestone mountains at elevation from 700 to 1100 m.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
7195CBE6DC655CA7BAAC121B5D7DDA13.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Similar to S. hamosa (Wall.) Brongn., but differs in having smaller leaves (5 - 12 x 2.5 - 4 cm in S. ellipsoidea vs. 8 - 15 (- 25) x 3.5 - 6 (- 7) cm in S. hamosa), less lateral veins (5 - 7 pairs vs. 7 - 11 pairs), shorter rachises (1 - 3 (- 10) cm vs. 6 - 20 (- 25) cm), and ellipsoidal or elliptic-ovoid fruits (vs. subglobose or globose in S. hamosa).	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
7195CBE6DC655CA7BAAC121B5D7DDA13.taxon	description	Description. Woody vines. Branches opposite or subopposite, glabrous; first-year branches green, sometimes with hard-straight spine opposite to leaf, second- to fourth-year branches reddish brown. Leaves opposite or subopposite; petioles 8 - 15 mm, leaf blades leathery, ovate-oblong, oblong to elliptic, 5 - 12 x 2.5 - 4 cm, lateral veins 5 - 7 pairs, prominent abaxially, impressed adaxially, base rounded, margin crenate, apex obtuse to shortly acuminate. Inflorescences usually axillary spicate, rarely spicate-paniculate; rachises 1 - 3 (- 10) cm. Flowers subsessile, white to yellowish white; sepals triangular-ovate, ca. 1.5 mm, apex acute; petals clawed; stamens as long as petals. Drupes ellipsoidal or elliptic-ovoid, 10 - 12 x 5 - 7 mm, green, turning to orange-red, claret and finally purple-black, base with inconspicuous disk remains; pyrenes 1 - 2, emarginate at both ends, asymmetrical.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
7195CBE6DC655CA7BAAC121B5D7DDA13.taxon	etymology	Etymology. This species is named for its ellipsoidal or elliptic-ovoid drupes which are different from other Sageretia species (subglobose or globose).	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
7195CBE6DC655CA7BAAC121B5D7DDA13.taxon	distribution	Distribution and habitat. The species is currently found in southern China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan; Fig. 2), and probably in northeastern Vietnam. It grows in moist forests along streams on granite mountains below 1200 m.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
7195CBE6DC655CA7BAAC121B5D7DDA13.taxon	materials_examined	Additional specimens examined. China. Fujian: Minhou County, 4 Oct 2014, B. Chen & D. M. Jin CSH 12700 (CSH); Nanjing County, 400 m, 19 Nov 1963, Xiamen Univ. Coll. Team 805 (PE); Pinghe County, 600 m, 23 Feb 1980, G. S. He 0475 (FJSI); Zhao'an County, 950 m, 16 Mar 2015, X. F. Zeng ZXF 19893 (CZH). Guangxi: Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, 200 m, 6 Apr 1982, Dayao Shan Expedition Team 13973 (IBSC); Shangsi County, Shiwandashan, 370 - 390 m, 14 Nov 2011, D. X. Nong et al. FC 2011061 (GXMG). Guangdong: Dinghu District, 8 Nov 1963, G. Q. Ding & G. L. Shi 1132 (IBSC); Fengkai County, 15 Nov 1980, G. Q. Ding & G. L. Shi 6652 (CDBI); Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, 17 Aug 1935, S. K. Lau 23948 (IBK); Huaiji County, 500 m, 26 Oct 1958, Y. G. Liu 2707 (HHBG); Yangchun City, 6 Nov 1935, C. Wang 38672 (IBK, PE); Chao'an District, 900 m, 18 Oct 2009, X. F. Zeng ZXF 8404 (CZH); Conghua District, 600 m, 4 Dec 1958, L. Deng 8836 (IBK); Shenzhen City, 300 - 350 m, 20 Sept 2006, G. D. Wang et al. 6474 (SZG); Boluo County, 444.6 m, 1 Apr 2019, Y. Yang OYY 00121 (KUN). Hainan: Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, 6 May 1935, F. C. How 72211 (IBK); Changjiang Li Autonomous County, 7 Jun 1934, H. Y. Liang 64162 (IBK); Baisha Li Autonomous County, 29 Apr 1936, S. K. Lau 26548 (IBK); Lingshui Li Autonomous County, 21 Oct 1956, L. Deng 2785 (KUN).	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
DFAABBCCF7B1508592909309A1ECDD3B.taxon	description	Description. Shrubs up to 3 m. Branches alternate, glabrous; second- to fourth-year branches gray to dark gray. Leaves alternate; petioles 6 - 10 mm, leaf blades leathery, ovate-oblong to oblong, 5 - 10 x 2.5 - 4 cm, lateral veins 4 - 6 pairs, prominent abaxially, impressed adaxially, base sub-rounded to rounded, margin serrulate, apex acuminate. Inflorescences axillary spicate; rachis 5 - 10 cm. Flowers sessile; sepals triangular-ovate, 1.2 - 1.5 mm long; petals clawed; stamens as long as petals. Fruits unknown.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
DFAABBCCF7B1508592909309A1ECDD3B.taxon	distribution	Distribution and habitat. The species is endemic to Yingde, Guangdong, China (Fig. 2). It probably grows in thickets on limestone mountains at elevation ca. 700 m.	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
DFAABBCCF7B1508592909309A1ECDD3B.taxon	materials_examined	Additional specimens examined. China. Guangdong: Yingde City, Zhongdong Village, 13 Nov 1926, W. T. Tsang & K. C. Wong 3114 (SYS).	en	Yang, Yi, Peng, Hua, Sun, Hang (2021): Taxonomic revision of Sageretia (Rhamnaceae) from China I: identities of S. lucida, S. thea var. cordiformis and S. yunlongensis, with the description of a new species S. ellipsoidea. PhytoKeys 179: 13-28, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.179.64750
