Detecting new distribution areas of plants in the Red Book

Scientists have discovered the new distribution of Vietnam's endemic plant species in Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan).

Flower of the electric plant Karomia fragrans.(Photo: Phung My Trung).

Electric ketchup Karomia fragrans species is narrowly distributed, only encountered in one place, and is often threatened by the exploitation of forests, so they become more and more rare.

Researcher Phung My Trung and his members discovered more large populations of species in Nui Chua National Park. The group collected seed sources to plant and keep the precious gene source.

Coffee tree Karomia fragrans is a good timber tree used in construction and household appliances. Wooden trees 12-13m tall, diameter up to 40-50cm. The bark is usually black and has a giant envelope. The inflorescence of the shape of the panicle at the top of the branch or armpit leaves at the top of the branch, is 10-15cm long and wide, with fur.