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Etlingera lacerata (Alpinieae, Zingiberaceae), a new ginger species discovered in Mindanao Island, Philippines

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: During our continued expeditions in Mindanao Island of southern Philippines, a new species, Etlingera lacerata Naive, was discovered and is herein described and illustrated. Resembling Etlingera amomoides closely, it is easily distinguished by its turbinate spike with a tapering tip and a red labellum adorned with occasional white spots along the lacerate margin. This study includes a comprehensive species description, colored photographs, phenology, habitat details, geographical information, and a provisional conservation assessment for this new endemic Etlingera species. With this discovery, the total of known Etlingera species in the Philippines rises to 18, with 12 of them being endemic to the archipelago.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2024.09.009

Authors: Mark Arcebal K. Naive, Jeco Jed J. Ruales, Darlo Novo M. Beltran, Eddie P. Mondejar, Ralph Rj E. Rozano

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Caraga State University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: International Association for Plant Taxonomy

OpenAlex ID: W4403563369

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