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Issue: Vol. 765 No. 1: 30 Jun. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-06-30
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.765.1.4
Page range: 51-64
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A new species of Camellia L. (Theaceae) from south-central of Vietnam: evidence from morphology and anatomy analyses

Institute of Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Food; Thu Dau Mot University; 6 Tran Van On Str.; Phu Hoa Ward; Thu Dau Mot City; Vietnam
Faculty of Biology and Environment; HCMC University of Industry and Trade (HUIT); Le Trong Tan St. 140; Tay Thanh Ward; Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam
Dalat university; 01 Phu Dong thien Vuong; Dalat City; Lam Dong Province; Vietnam
Botany Lab.; Department of Ecology - Evolution Biology; Faculty of Biology - Biotechnology; University of Science; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam
Mien Dong Innovative Technology University; National Highway 1A; Tran Hung Dao Residential Area; Dau Giay Town; Thong Nhat District; Dong Nai Province; Vietnam
Institute of Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Food; Thu Dau Mot University; 6 Tran Van On Str.; Phu Hoa Ward; Thu Dau Mot City; Vietnam
Bidoup-Nui Ba national park; Sub-zone 97; Da Nhim; Lac Duong; Lam Dong Province; Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh University of Education; 280 An Duong Vuong; Cho Quan Ward; Ho Chi Minh city; Vietnam
Institute of Life Sciences; Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology; 85 Tran Quoc Toan; District 3; Ho Chi Minh City; Vietnam
Eudicots Anatomical study Camellia honbaensis Camellia section Piquetia Flora of Vietnam plant taxonomy plant conservation

Abstract

A new species of Camellia (section Piquetia) from south-central of Vietnam is described. Within section Piquetia, the new species is most similar to C. honbaensis, but differs in several morphological traits (smaller leaves, longer reddish pedicels, glabrous stamens, and styles completely free from the base). This study provides a standard taxonomic description, together with morphological comparisons between the new species, Camellia honbaensis, with other similar species and additional information on the species habitat, estimated conservation status, and the anatomy of its leaves and branches.

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How to Cite

Nguyen, van C., Tran, T.T.N., Luong, van D., Phan-Thi, T.N., Phan, L.Y., Nguyen, T.L.T., Truong, Q.C., Nguyen, Q.B. & Truong, B.V. (2026) A new species of Camellia L. (Theaceae) from south-central of Vietnam: evidence from morphology and anatomy analyses. Phytotaxa 765 (1): 51–64. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.765.1.4