Bergenia tianquanensis J.T. Pan
The latest species of Bergenia, described by J. T. Pan in 1994. It has unique, leathery, obovate leaves with a dentate margin, rigidly ciliate hairs and reddish flowers appearing in late spring between May-June. It is found in rock crevices at 2200 - 3300m and is endemic to the Tianquan Xian in Central Sichuan, China. The species has been historically sold in the UK by Beeches Nursery but is no longer in circulation. A plant under this name was growing at NTS Greenbank Garden but the application of this name is incorrect. It is very rare in cultivation. If it is growing in the UK I would welcome any information, including photos, that could be shared.
Image credit to Chinese Virtual Herbarium:
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Not known at present.
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Considered to be rare and of critical conservation concern.
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A detailed morphological description will be added as this profile is updated.
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