A new species of Tetrastigma (Vitaceae) from Vietnam

Authors

  • Nguyen The Cuong Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Sciences and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Minh Tam Ha Faculty of Biology, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Phuc Yen town, Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam
  • Van Hai Do Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Sciences and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet street, Cau Giay district, Hanoi, Vietnam
  • Pimwadee Pornpongrungrueng Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.1.03

Keywords:

dioecious, lianas, Quang Ninh, stigma, taxonomy

Abstract

Tetrastigma quangninhense (Vitaceae), a new species found in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam, referable to Tetrastigma sect. Tetrastigma is described. A morphological comparison with resembling species is provided. A description, details of distribution and habitat are supplemented with photos.

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Published

2026-03-06

How to Cite

Cuong, N. T. ., Ha, M. T., Do, V. H., & Pornpongrungrueng, P. (2026). A new species of Tetrastigma (Vitaceae) from Vietnam. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany), 54(1), 18–22. https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.1.03

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Vol. 54 No. 1 (2026)

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