Research Paper

A new species of Globba (Zingiberaceae) from India

Alfred Joe, Mamiyil Sabu, Edakandiyil Sanoj and Valukattil Ponnachan Thomas

Published on: 03 January 2019

Page: 4 - 8

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2019.64.4

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    Abstract

    A new species of Globba, G. kanchigandhii, from North-East India is described, illustrated and compared with its allied species. A detailed description, illustration, photographs, distribution, ecology, phenology and relevant notes also provided. A comparison table is also provided.

    Keyword: Globba kanchigandhii; G. multiflora; G. macroclada; India; Nagaland; Phek; Zingiberaceae

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