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Type: Article
Published: 2018-11-29
Page range: 261–266
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Kaempferia graminifolia (subgen. Protanthium: Zingiberaceae), a new endemic species from Thailand

Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Abstract

Kaempferia graminifolia, a new species belonging to subgen. Protanthium with unique grass-like foliage is described and illustrated. A preliminary IUCN conservation assessment finds that the status of this endemic species is Vulnerable.