Wisteriopsis japonica var. alborosea (Sakata) J.Compton & Schrire comb. nov.

≡ Millettia japonica (Siebold & Zucc.) A.Gray f. alborosea Sakata, J. Jap. Bot. 33(1): 30 (1958). Type: Japan, Bansei, Kaseda-shi 18 Aug. 1957, T.Sakata s.n.. (KAG, holo.)

≡ Wisteria japonica Siebold & Zucc. f. alborosea (Sakata) Yonek., J. Jap. Bot. 80(6): 325 (2005)

Note.

The holotype has not been located at KAG where Toshio Sakata’s material had been incorporated (Koji Yonekura pers. comm.). No material was available on which to neotypify this taxon.

Distribution.

Japan, Kyushu Island.