%0 Journal Article
%A Xing-Da Ma
%A Jian-Mei Lu
%A Jian-Yong Shen
%T <i>Zingiber latibracteum</i>, a new species of <i>Zingiber</i> (Zingiberaceae) from Northern Vietnam
%D 2026
%J Taiwania
%V 71
%N 3
%P 495-498
%U https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2194
%X <i>Zingiber latibracteum</i> X.D.Ma, J.M.Lu & J.Y.Shen, currently assigned to <i>Zingiber</i> sect. <i>Dymczewiczia</i>, is newly described from Ha Giang Province, Northern Vietnam. It resembles <i>Z. calcicola</i> Y.H.Tan & H.B.Ding, <i>Z. mellis</i> Škorničk., H.Đ.Trần & Šída f. and <i>Z. plicatum</i> 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.
%M doi:10.6165/tai.2026.71.495