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| Zingiber flavofusiforme M.M. Aung & Nob. Tanaka, in Tanaka & Aung, 2017. |
Abstract
In the course of study on Zingiber (Zingiberaceae) in Myanmar revealed two species assignable to section Dymczewiczia by its terminal inflorescence. Based on the herbarium studies, Z. capitatum is newly recorded from Myanmar and the other species is easily distinguished from any other taxa in the section by yellow to orange inflorescence bracts, very small inconspicuous lateral staminodes, and pale yellow labellum with pale yellow streaks, purple-red to dark maroon tinge and numerous pale yellow blotches. It is described as new to science, namely as Z. flavofusifome. The photographic data for new species and key to species in section Dymczewiczia occurring in Myanmar are also provided.
Keywords: Hthamanti, terminal inflorescence, new record, Zingiber capitatum, Zingiber flavofusifome, Monocots
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| Zingiber flavofusiforme M.M. Aung & Nob. Tanaka A. Habit. B. Rhizome. C. flower on terminal inflorescence. D. Ligule. E. Labellum with filiform lateral staminode. f. Dorsal corolla lobe. G-H. Lateral corolla lobes. Scale: B, C in 3 cm, D in 5 mm, E-H in 1 cm. |
Zingiber flavofusiforme M.M. Aung & Nob. Tanaka sp. nov.
(sect. Dymczewiczia)
Zingiber flavofusiforme is quite unique among the section and well characterized by its fusiform inflorescence withorange yellow bracts, small inconspicuous lateral staminodes, and pale yellow labellum with purple-red to maroon tinge and numerous pale yellow blotches.
Etymology:— The specific epithet refers to yellow to orange fusiform shape of the inflorescence.
Distribution:— So far known only from the type collection in Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagaing Region, Myanmar.
Nobuyuki Tanaka and Mu Mu Aung. 2017. A New Species of Zingiber (Sect. Dymczewiczia: Zingiberaceae) from northwestern Myanmar. Phytotaxa. 316(2); DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.316.2.9
