A new species of the genus Alpinia subgenus Alpinia subsection Catimbium (Zingiberaceae), A. nelumboides is described from Laos and Vietnam. It is morphologically most similar to A. kwangsiensis, but distinguished by its large pinkish bracteoles, shorter petioles, entire margin of labellum, and larger pubescent ovoid fruits.
New #Ginger on the block!
Meet the latest #NewSpecies: Alpinia nelumboides (Zingiberaceae) • from the last forests of Laos and Vietnam 2023
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