A NEWLY RECORDED SPECIES Galium asperifolium (RUBIACEAE) FOR THE FLORA OF VIETNAM

Authors

  • Tran The Bach Institute of Biology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi city, Vietnam; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi city, Vietnam
  • Ha Minh Tam Faculty of Biology, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Trong Tri Department of Microbial and Biochemical Technology, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Hanoi city, Vietnam
  • Dao Thi Nhu Binh Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Vietnam
  • Hoang Huu Duy Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Vietnam
  • Cao Hoang Tuan Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Vietnam
  • Bui Thu Ha Faculty of Biology, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1059.2025-0031

Keywords:

Galium asperifolium, Rubiaceae, Lai Chau, Vietnam, India

Abstract

Plant specimens coded as LC202421 at Hanoi Herbarium, were identified as Galium asperifolium Wall. This is a newly recorded species for the flora of Vietnam. The morphological comparison method was applied appropriately in the study. The genus Galium in Vietnam includes 3 updated species: G. aparine L. auct. non L.: P. H. Ho, G. asperifolium Wall., and G. rotundifolium L. G. asperifolium Wall. is distinguished from the two other species by the characteristic of “basal vein 1”. An identification key for the species of Galium currently known in Vietnam was established. G. asperifolium in Vietnam was described in detail, including its scientific name, synonyms, morphological and ecological characteristics, flower and fruit season, distribution, research sampling, and various images.

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Published

30-06-2025

Issue

Volume 70, Issue 2, 2025: Natural Sciences

Section

Articles

How to Cite

The Bach, T., Minh Tam, H., Trong Tri, N., Thi Nhu Binh, D., Huu Duy, H., Hoang Tuan, C., & Thu Ha, B. (2025). A NEWLY RECORDED SPECIES Galium asperifolium (RUBIACEAE) FOR THE FLORA OF VIETNAM. Journal of Science Natural Science, 70(2), 162-168. https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1059.2025-0031