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Cam Nhung Kieu¹, Duc Binh Tran^1,2, Ngoc Han Le²

¹Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Ha Noi Vietnam.

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A new Vietnamese Sterculia species, S. konchurangensis, has been identified and described. It is distinguished from the similar S. lanceolata by several key morphological characteristics.

Keywords:

Malvaceae Sterculia Tay Nguyen Vietnam

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Area of Science:

Botany
Biodiversity
Plant Taxonomy

Background:

The genus Sterculia is known for its diverse species found across tropical regions.
Accurate identification and classification of plant species are crucial for biodiversity conservation and ecological studies.
Vietnam harbors a rich variety of plant life, with ongoing discoveries contributing to its known flora.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and illustrate a newly discovered species of Sterculia from Vietnam.
To differentiate the new species from morphologically similar taxa, specifically Sterculia lanceolata.
To provide a diagnostic tool for identifying Sterculia species within Vietnam.

Main Methods:

Morphological examination of collected plant specimens.
Detailed description and illustration of the new species, Sterculia konchurangensis.
Comparative analysis with closely related species, particularly Sterculia lanceolata, focusing on key floral and vegetative traits.
Development of a dichotomous key for Sterculia species in Vietnam.

Main Results:

A new species, Sterculia konchurangensis, is formally described and illustrated.
Distinct morphological differences between S. konchurangensis and S. lanceolata were identified, including variations in petiole length, leaf blade shape and size, and calyx lobe length.
A diagnostic key encompassing 22 Sterculia species found in Vietnam was created.

Conclusions:

Sterculia konchurangensis represents a new addition to the known flora of Vietnam.
The morphological distinctions provided will aid in the accurate identification and differentiation of this new species.
The diagnostic key enhances the study of Sterculia diversity in Vietnam and supports taxonomic research.