Zingiber vuquangense (Sect. Cryptanthium: Zingiberaceae), a new species from North Central coast region in Vietnam
Authors: Le Thi Huong, Trinh Thi Huong, Do Ngoc Dai, Nguyen Viet Hung, Ly Ngoc Sam
Phytotaxa
: 388 (4): : 295–300
Publishing year: 1/2019
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
New species, Section Cryptanthium, Vietnam, Zingiber
