Plant Diversity ›› 2009, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (06): 509-512.DOI: 10.3724 SP.J.1143.2009.09110

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Kaempferia sawanensis ( Zingiberaceae) , A New Species from Southern Laos

PICHEANSOONTHON Chayan1 , 2   

  1. 1 Pharmaceutical Botany and Pharmacognosy Research Unit , Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002 , Thailand; 2 The Academy of Science, The Royal Institute, Sanan Suea Pa, Sri-ayuthaya Road , Khet Dusit , Bangkok 10300 , Thailand

  • Received:2009-06-01 Online:2009-12-25 Published:2009-12-25
  • Contact: PICHEANSOONTHON Chayan

Abstract: A new species of Kaempferia from Southern Laos, K. sawanensis, is described and illustrated. Relationship of this new species with other taxa is discussed.

Key words: New species

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