Open AccessTwo new species of Lasianthus Jack (Rubiaceae) from southern Vietnam
Author(s) -
MINH QUAN DANG,
Manh Ha Nguyen,
Nghia Son Hoang,
Van Tho Le,
Thi Mai Hương Nguyen,
Nguyen Quynh Chi Ho,
Bá Vương Trương,
Văn Sơn Đặng
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
european journal of taxonomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2118-9773
DOI - 10.5852/ejt.2022.806.1697
Subject(s) - rubiaceae , genus , botany , mathematics , geography , biology
Two new species of shrubs in the genus Lasianthus Jack (Rubiaceae), L. naikii V.S.Dang & Vuong sp. nov. and L. sonlangensis V.S.Dang, Vuong & Quan sp. nov. from Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve of Gia Lai Province in southern Vietnam, are described and illustrated. The similarities and differences of two new species with the morphologically closest allies are presented. Descriptions, illustrations, colour plates and vernacular names are provided.