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Issue: Vol. 740 No. 2: 5 Feb. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-02-05
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.740.2.5
Page range: 177-186
Abstract views: 40
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Miliusa refracta (Annonaceae): a new species from Vietnam

School of Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian China
Vietnam National University of Forestry, Xuanmai, Hanoi 156200, Vietnam
School of Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, Fujian China
Malmeoideae Miliuseae molecular phylogenetics of Annonaceae morphology Southeast Asian flora Magnoliids

Abstract

We describe a new species of Miliusa from Vietnam that is like M. balansae and M. sinensis but differs in several characters. Molecular phylogenetic analyses show that it is distinct from the other Miliusa species, corroborating its recognition as a distinct species. Additionally, ten species of Miliusa from Vietnam have been confirmed, and a dichotomous key for these is provided.

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How to Cite

Zhiyuan, S., Vu, Q.N. & Hou, X. (2026) Miliusa refracta (Annonaceae): a new species from Vietnam. Phytotaxa 740 (2): 177–186. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.740.2.5