Monday, January 19, 2026

[Botany • 2026] Myrica tristigma (Myricaceae) • A New Species from Vietnam


Myrica tristigma N.T.Cuong, T.D.Binh & D.V.Hai, 

in Cuong, Binh et Hai, 2026. 

Myrica tristigma (Myricaceae), a new species found only in Vietnam, is described here. A morphological comparison with resembling species and a key to the Myrica species in Vietnam are provided. Details about the distribution and habitat are supplemented with photographic illustrations.

Keywords: Endemism; Myrica tristigma; Myricaceae; Vietnam

Myrica tristigma N.T.Cuong, T.D.Binh & D.V.Hai.
 a. Branches bearing leaves and infructescences; b. Branch bearing leaves and bud; c. Leaf with detail of adaxial surface; d. Leaf with detail of abaxial surface; e. Staminate spike with flowers; f. Stamen; g. Pistillate spike; h. Pistillate flower; i Fruit.
 (a–d: photos by N.T. Cuong from isotype in HN, e–i: photos by T.D. Binh from holotype in HN).

Myrica tristigma N.T.Cuong, T.D.Binh & D.V.Hai, sp. nov.  

Shrubs, monoecious, 1–2,5 m tall. Ovary glabrous, stigma sessile, divided into 3 branches. Drupe usually 1 per infructescence, globose, 0.8–1 cm diam.

Etymology. The species epithet is based on the character of the stigma divided into three relatively long branches.


 Cuong, N.T.; Binh, T.D. and Hai, D.V. 2026. Myrica tristigma (Myricaceae), A New Species from Vietnam.  Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants. DOI: doi.org/10.3767/blumea.2026.70.02.04 [January 13, 2026]