First record of the monospecific genus Clarkella (Argostemmateae: Rubiaceae) in Vietnam

Phytotaxa 2026

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Authors: Tran Thi Phuong Anh, Bùi Hồng Quang, NGUYEN THI THANH, Khang Sinh Nguyen, MAXIM S. NURALIEV
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.742.3.7
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Abstract

Clarkella nana, the only species of the genus Clarkella, is reported for the first time from Vietnam. The species was discovered on wet rocks of a limestone hill in Son La Province. Detailed photographic illustrations of the studied specimen are provided, along with a summary of the species distribution and its ecological preferences. Typification of the names related to Clarkella is revised, and the name Ophiorrhiza pellucida is lectotypified.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Phytotaxa
Volume
742
Issue
3
Pages
243–249
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN