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| 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
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| 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]
