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. 2018 May 16:(99):85-92.
doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.99.22287. eCollection 2018.

Scaphochlamys disticha (Zingiberaceae), a new species with distichous inflorescence from Peninsular Malaysia

Yen Yen Sam  1 , Halijah Ibrahim  2
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Scaphochlamys disticha (Zingiberaceae), a new species with distichous inflorescence from Peninsular Malaysia

Yen Yen Sam et al. PhytoKeys. .
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Keywords: A new species of ginger; Peninsular Malaysia is described and illustrated; colour plates and conservation status are also provided. The species is characterised by its large inflorescence with distichously arranged floral bracts. Ginger; Scaphochlamys disticha Y.Y.Sam & H.Ibrahim; Terengganu; flora; from Terengganu; sp. nov.; taxonomy.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
A–G Scaphochlamys disticha: A Habit B Leafy shoots close together C Rhizome and stilt roots D Distichous leaf sheaths E Thin and broad margin of leaf sheath F Inflorescence G Flower H–J S. klossii var. klossii H Habit I Inflorescence J Flower K S. calcicola. Photographs A, C–D, H–K by YY Sam; B, E–G by K Imin.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Scaphochlamys disticha: A Habit B Inflorescence CFloral bract D First bracteole E Second bracteole F Flower G Dorsal corolla lobe H Lateral corolla lobe I Staminode J Ovary and calyx K Labellum L Stamen M Stigma N Fruit O Seed. Drawn by MN Aidil from Sam et al. FRI 69123.
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