Formania Explained

Formania is a genus of Chinese flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.^{[1] [2] [3]}

There is only one known species, Formania mekongensis, native to Yunnan and Sichuan in southwestern China.^{[4] [5]}

The genus is named for Rev. Adam Forman, Scottish pastor and provider of medical supplies during the First World War.^[1]

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15238726#page/523/mode/1up%20 Smith, William Wright & Small, James. 1922. Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh 28: 91-92
2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15238726#page/525/mode/1up%20 Smith, William Wright & Small, James. 1922. Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh 28: figure 2
3. http://www.tropicos.org/Name/40010299 Tropicos, Formania W.W. Sm. & J. Small
4. Web site: Flann, C (ed) 2009+ Global Compositae Checklist . 2014-11-26 . https://archive.today/20141126200217/http://dixon.iplantcollaborative.org/CompositaeWeb/Default.aspx?Page=NameDetails&TabNum=3&nameId=1bfd94ba-8ad5-498d-aa18-11c4b9e0750d . 2014-11-26 . dead .
5. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=112938 Flora of China Vol. 20-21 Page 569 复芒菊属 fu mang ju shu Formania W. W. Smith & J. Small, Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh. 28: 91. 1922.