A synopsis of the expanded Rhaphiolepis (Maleae, Rosaceae)

As part of the integrative systematic studies on the tribe Maleae, a synopsis of the expanded Rhaphiolepis is presented, recognizing 45 species. Three new forms were validated: R.bengalensisf.contracta B.B.Liu & J.Wen, R.bengalensisf.intermedia B.B.Liu & J.Wen, and R.bengalensisf.multinervata B.B.Liu & J.Wen, and four new combinations are made here: R.bengalensisf.angustifolia (Cardot) B.B.Liu & J.Wen, R.bengalensisf.gigantea (J.E.Vidal) B.B.Liu & J.Wen, R.laoshanica (W.B.Liao, Q.Fan & S.F.Chen) B.B.Liu & J.Wen, and R.latifolia (Hook.f.) B.B.Liu & J.Wen. Furthermore, one new name, Rhaphiolepisyui B.B.Liu & J.Wen is proposed here, and three taxa were reduced as new synonyms. We also provide lectotypification for 13 names: Crataegusbibas, Eriobotryaphilippinensis, Mespilusspiralis, Opaintegerrima, Photinialuzonensis, Rhaphiolepisbrevipetiolata, R.ferrugineavar.serrata, R.fragrans, R.gracilis, R.hainanensis, R.kerrii, R.indica subsp. umbellatavar.liukiuensis, and R.parvibracteolata.