ROSCOEA MEGALANTHA (ZINGIBERACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM EASTERN BHUTAN AND INDIA

Authors

  • T. Yoshida
  • R. Yangzom National Biodiversity Centre
  • M. F. Newman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428617000142

Keywords:

Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, IUCN conservation assessment, new species, Roscoea

Abstract

A new species of Roscoea is described and illustrated. Roscoea megalantha Tosh.Yoshida & R.Yangzom occurs in the Eastern Zone of Bhutan and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh in India. A distribution map and an IUCN conservation assessment are given. A key to the three species of Roscoea found in Bhutan is provided.

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Published

2017-05-15

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Original Research Articles

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