Abstract
Based on examination of type specimens and original literature, it has been determined that Mussaenda recurvata Naiki, Tagane & Yahara and Mussaenda reflexisepala Tao Chen & Duy are conspecific. Therefore, M. reflexisepala is hereby treated as a synonym of M. recurvata. A new Chinese name is proposed for M. recurvata: Juǎn è Yù yè Jīn huā.