Ilex namkadingensis: a new species of Aquifoliaceae from central Laos

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Published: 30.09.2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.03.02
Keywords:
Bolikhamxai, Indochina, Limestones, Plant diversity, Taxonomy

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V. S. Dang
Institute of Life Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 85 Tran Quoc Toan, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do Ward, Ha Noi, Vietnam
P. Souladeth
Faculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos
Q. B. Nguyen
Institute of Life Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 85 Tran Quoc Toan, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Nghia Do Ward, Ha Noi, Vietnam
D. Kongxaisavath
Faculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos
K. Phengmala
Faculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos
A. Sengthong
Faculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos
K. Souvannakhoummane
Faculty of Natural Science, National University of Laos, Dongdok Campus, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital, Laos
T. Vongthavone
Association for Community Development (ACD), Salavan Province, Laos
T. Yamamoto
Kagoshima University Museum, Kagoshima University, 1-21-30, Korimoto, Kagoshima– 890-0065, Japan
N. Tanaka
Department of Botany, National Museum of Nature and Science, 4-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki–305-0005, Japan
K. T. Takahashi
Department of Botany, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa-oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto–606-8502, Japan
S. Tagane
Kagoshima University Museum, Kagoshima University, 1-21-30, Korimoto, Kagoshima– 890-0065, Japan

Abstract

Ilex namkadingensis V.S.Dang, Tagane & Soulad., a new species of Aquifoliaceae from Bolikhamxai, central Laos, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to Ilex rubrinervia Tardieu but differs in having larger leaf blades, longer petioles, and larger and 6- or 7-seeded fruits. Photographs, descriptions, conservation status and vernacular name of the new species are provided.

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Vol. 35 No. 3 (2025): Rheedea

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New Taxa
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Dang, V. S., Souladeth, P., Nguyen, Q. B., Kongxaisavath, D., Phengmala, K., Sengthong, A., Souvannakhoummane, K., Vongthavone, T., Yamamoto, T., Tanaka, N., Takahashi, K. T., & Tagane, S. (2025). Ilex namkadingensis: a new species of Aquifoliaceae from central Laos. Rheedea, 35(3), 118-122. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.03.02

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