Bupleurum longifolium subvar. breviinvolucratum Trautvetter ex H. Wolff in Engler, Pflanzenr. 43(IV. 228): 53. 1910.

Bracteoles narrowly ovate or linear-lanceolate, 2–3 × 0.7–2 mm, shorter than flowers, base tapering, 3-nerved.

This is a variant with narrow bracteoles at the southernmost limit of this C Asian species.

Open forests, among shrubs, mountain slopes; 1400–1600 m. W Xinjiang (Tian Shan).