Abstract:

Based on the study of Chinese specimens, Pyrularia bullata Tam, P.

inermis Chien and P. sinensis Wu are recognized as new synonyms of P. edulis

( Wall. )  A.  DC.  Dendrotrophe frutescens( Champ.  ex  Benth. ) Danser var.

subquinquenervia(Tam )Tam is reduced to D. frutescens (Champ. ex Benth. ) Denser.

Key words: Santalaceae, Pyrularia, Dendrotrophe