New species, – Sinocrassula vietnamensis (Crassulaceae) discovered in the Northern Vietnam is described and illustrated. Standard citations of type specimens, description, name etymology, data on ecology, phenology and distribution, as well as short taxonomic remarks for the new species are provided. The species differs from its closest ally S. diversifolia in large well developed rosettes, hairy leaves, white flowers and long styles. The discovery of this species in Vietnam remarkably extends the geographical range of the genus southwards.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)348-352
Number of pages5
JournalTaiwania
Volume59
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Dec 2014

    Research areas

  • Crassulaceae, New species, Plant diversity, Plant geography, Plant taxonomy, Sinocrassula vietnamensis, Vietnam

    Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Ecology

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