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Type: Article
Published: 2019-01-23
Page range: 295–300
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Zingiber vuquangense (Sect. Cryptanthium: Zingiberaceae): a new species from North central coast region, Vietnam

School of Natural Science Education, Vinh University
Hong Duc University Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST
Nghe An College of Economics Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST
Vũ Quang National Park
Institute of Tropical Biology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST
New species Section Cryptanthium Vietnam Zingiber Monocots

Abstract

Zingiber vuquangense, a new species of Zingiberaceae, is described and illustrated from North Central Coast region of Vietnam. It is most similar to Z. cornubracteatum, but differs by its smaller plant, longer ligules and petiole, leaf shape, colour of bract, bracteole and flower, and fruit shape. Data on distribution, habitat, vernacular name and uses, a distribution map and a colour plate of the new species are presented.