New plant species discovered in Jiangxi

Researchers have discovered a new plant species in Jiangxi province, expanding scientific knowledge of the plant kingdom and boosting biodiversity conservation efforts in the country.

The findings were published on March 14 in the international botanical journal PhytoKeys, marking the first scientific record of the species.

The newly identified plant, Sedum orientalichinense, belongs to the Sedum genus within the Crassulaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows 6 to 18 centimeters tall, featuring semi-erect stems with four to eight nodes and yellow petals. It blooms from June to July.