Research Paper

Zingiber latibracteum, a new species of Zingiber (Zingiberaceae) from Northern Vietnam

Xing-Da Ma, Jian-Mei Lu, Jian-Yong Shen

Published on: 27 May 2026

Page: 495 - 498

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.495

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    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 Škorničk., H.Đ.Trần & Šída f. and Z. plicatum Škorničk. & Q.B.Nguyễn 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.

    Keyword: distribution, Dymczewiczia, habitat, morphology, Vietnam, Zingiber calcicola, Zingiber mellis, Zingiber plicatum.

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