[Botany • 2023] Jasminum binhchauense (Oleaceae) • A New Species from Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve, Southern Vietnam

  

Jasminum binhchauense B.H.Quang,

in Thanh, Son et Quang, 2023. 

Nhài bình châu  ||  DOI: 10.15625/2615-9023/18681

ABSTRACT

Jasminum binhchauense, a new species of the family Oleaceae, is described and illustrated. The species was collected during 2022–2023 from Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, southern Vietnam. The new species differs from its congeners in its branchlets, leaf blade, petioles and calyx. A taxonomic description, a table comparing morphological characters of the allied species, and illustrations, a color photo-plate are provided.

Keywords: New species, Taxonomy, Jasminum, Oleaceae.

Jasminum binhchauense.
 a) habit; b) Inflorescence top view; c) Flower top view.

Photosby: Le Van Son

Jasminum binhchauense B.H.Quang, sp. nov.

Etymology: This species is named after Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve of Vietnam, where it was discovered.

Vernacular name: Nhài bình châu.

Nguyen Thi Thanh, Le Van Son and Bui Hong Quang. 2023. Jasminum binhchauense  (Oleaceae), A New Species from Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve in Southern Vietnam. Academia Journal of Biology. 45(3); 35-43. DOI: 10.15625/2615-9023/18681