Two new species of Ainsliaea (Asteraceae, Mutisieae) from China and Vietnam

Two new species, Ainsliaea pentaflora from Tonkin, Vietnam, and Ainsliaea qianiana from Yunnan, China, are described and illustrated. Ainsliaea pentaflora is distinguished by its 5-flowered capitula, rounded anther appendages, and rosulate leaves with practically wingless petioles. Ainsliaea qianiana is distinguished by its apiculate anther appendages, rosulate leaves with petioles winged, and 3-flowered capitula. These species are compared with closely related species. Included are keys to those Ainsliaea with apiculate anther appendages and 5-flowered capitula.