Camellia hiepii (Theaceae), a new species from the Central Highlands of Vietnam

Summary A new species of Camellia sect. Piquetia (Theaceae), C. hiepii  sp. nov. from the Chu Mu Mountains, M'Drak District, Daklak Province, Vietnam, is described and illustrated. The new species is most similar to C. longii Orel & Luu, but differs in having young branches sparsely pubesce...

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Published in:Kew bulletin 2023-09, Vol.78 (3), p.359-366
Main Authors: Thuong-Nguyen, Thi Lien, Nguyen, Van-Canh, Truong, Quang-Cuong, Nguyen, Van-Khuong, Luong, Van-Dung, Truong, Ba-Vuong, Dang, Van-Son
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Life Sciences
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Plant Ecology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
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Summary:Summary A new species of Camellia sect. Piquetia (Theaceae), C. hiepii  sp. nov. from the Chu Mu Mountains, M'Drak District, Daklak Province, Vietnam, is described and illustrated. The new species is most similar to C. longii Orel & Luu, but differs in having young branches sparsely pubescent, larger leaf blades, more secondary veins, flowers 8 ‒ 9 cm in diameter with more petals, longer stamens, and shorter styles. Photographs, an illustration, vernacular names, and a preliminary conservation assessment are provided.
ISSN:0075-5974
1874-933X
DOI:10.1007/s12225-023-10098-9