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Issue: Vol. 758 No. 3: 26 May 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-05-26
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.758.3.8
Page range: 293-298
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A new species of Gigantochloa (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) from central-northern Vietnam

Dalat University; 01 Phu Dong Thien Vuong; Lam Dong Province; Vietnam
Bambusinae, paleotropical woody bamboo, taxonomy Monocots Bambusinae paleotropical woody bamboo taxonomy

Abstract

Gigantochloa nghiana, is herein described and illustrated as a new paleotropical woody bamboo. Based on characters of the vegetative parts, inflorescences, and fundamental pseudospikelet structures, G. nghiana shows close affinity to G. glabrata, G. multifloscula, G. balui and G. rostrata. However, it can be distinguished from these congeners by its reflexed leaf blades with a concave apex, ovate and straight perfect fertile florets, and a fertile lemma 4–5 mm in length with glabrous margins.

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How to Cite

Tran, van T. (2026) A new species of Gigantochloa (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) from central-northern Vietnam. Phytotaxa 758 (3): 293–298. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.758.3.8