Formania is a genus of Chinese flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.Smith, William Wright & Small, James. 1922. Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh 28: 91-92 description in Latin, commentary in EnglishSmith, William Wright & Small, James. 1922. Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh 28: figure 2 line drawing of Formania mekongensisTropicos, Formania W.W. Sm. & J. Small
There is only one known species, Formania mekongensis, native to Yunnan and Sichuan in southwestern China.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.
The genus is named for Rev. Adam Forman, Scottish pastor and provider of medical supplies during the First World War.
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