CURCUMA IGNEA (ZINGIBERACEAE), A SPECTACULAR NEW SPECIES FROM THAILAND

Authors

  • S. Ruchisansakun Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7022-8831
  • T. Jenjittikul Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24823/ejb.2023.1959

Keywords:

Curcuma glans, L-shaped anther, Southeast Asia, subgenus Ecomatae

Abstract

Curcuma ignea Ruchis. & Jenjitt., a new species in Curcuma subg. Ecomatae from Thailand, is described here. This species is distinct from others by the combination of open flowers and L-shaped anthers. It is most similar to Curcuma glans but differs by having anther spurs pointing outwards (vs divergent), remotely pilose corolla lobes (vs glabrous), and vivid red, green, to white bracts (vs pale green to  green, with red veins). It is assessed as Endangered using IUCN categories and criteria.

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Published

2023-07-13

Issue

Vol. 80 (2023): Edinburgh Journal of Botany

Section

Original Research Articles

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