TWO NEW SPECIES OF BOESENBERGIA (ZINGIBERACEAE) FROM PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES

Authors

  • R. V. A. Docot Far Eastern University
  • L. C. P. Santiago Far Eastern University
  • H. Funakoshi Botanical Research Institute of Chiba
  • N. F. Lam Universiti Malaysia Sabah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428620000098

Keywords:

Boesenbergia alba, Caulokaempferia, conservation status, deciduous, Jirawongsea

Abstract

Recent botanical explorations in the province of Palawan, Philippines, have resulted in the discovery of two new ginger species, namely Boesenbergia eburnea Docot and Boesenbergia leonardocoi Funak. & Docot, which are described and illustrated here, including information on their distribution, habitat, phenology, ecology and conservation status. Additionally, a key to Boesenbergia species in the Philippines is provided.

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Published

2020-04-29

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 3 (2020)

Section

Original Research Articles

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