FIGURE 2. Tupistra cardinalis Aver., N in Tupistra cardinalis (Asparagaceae), a new species from limestone areas in northern Vietnam

FIGURE 2. Tupistra cardinalis Aver., N. Tanaka & Son. (d-EXSICCATES OF VIETNAMESE FLORA 0293/CPC5429a). A. Flowering plants. B. Flattened leaf and inflorescence prior to holotype preparation. C–E. Inflorescences at different stage of anthesis. F. Apical parts of inflorescence with flower buds. G. Flowers in central part of inflorescence. H–J. Flowers, frontal and lateral views. K. Flower bud and floral bracts, lateral view. L. Floral bract and bracteole. M. Removed flowers, frontal views. N. Flowers with removed pistil, frontal and dorsal views. O. Intact individual flower, and flower with removed tepals, lateral views. P. Longitudinal section of apical part of inflorescence showing two flowers. Q. Longitudinal section of flower. R. Stamens and ovary, apical view. S. Stamens, apical and lateral views. T. Pistil, lateral view. U. Pistil, dorsal view. V. Longitudinal section of pistil. W. Stigma, apical view. Holotype and isotypes were prepared from the plants photographed here. All photos taken by L. Averyanov, correction and design by L. Averyanov and T. Maisak.