| Title | Zingiber latibracteum, a new species of Zingiber (Zingiberaceae) from Northern Vietnam |
| Author | Ma, Xing-Da |
| Publication | TAIWANIA |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Corresponding Author | Ma, XD |
| Abstract | Zingiber latibracteum X.D.Ma, J.M.Lu & J.Y.Shen, currently assigned to Zingiber sect. Dymczewiczia, is newly described from Ha Giang Province, Northern Vietnam. It resembles Z. calcicola Y.H.Tan & H.B.Ding, Z. mellis & Scaron;korni & ccaron;k., H.& Dstrok;.Tran & & Scaron;& iacute;da f. and Z. plicatum & Scaron;korni & ccaron;k. & Q.B.Nguyen in having terminal inflorescences but is clearly distinguished by its glabrous ligules with rounded apex, shorter petiole, broadly elliptic bracts and smaller lateral staminodes. A comparison table of related species is provided. |
