Reinwardtia
Vol. 20 No. 2 (2021)

ETLINGERA COMOSA, A NEW SPECIES (ZINGIBERACEAE: ALPINIOIDEAE) FROM CENTRAL SULAWESI

Marlina Ardiyani (Unknown)
Wisnu Handoyo Ardi (Unknown)
Prima Wahyu Kusuma Hutabarat (Unknown)
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 May 2025

Abstract

ARDIYANI, M., ARDI, W. H., HUTABARAT, P. W. K. & POULSEN, A. D. 2021. Etlingera comosa, a new species (Zingiberaceae: Alpinioidea) from Central Sulawesi. Reinwardtia 20(2): 63−68. — Etlingera comosa Ardiyani & Ardi, a new and unusual species from Tentena, Central Sulawesi exhibiting terrestrial as well as epiphytic habit is described here. It is compared to the morphologically closest Etlingera sublimata A.D.Poulsen, but differs in having tufted sheath, bilobed and asymmetric ligule, loose peduncular bracts, densely pubescent fertile bracts and longer filament. Colour plates, notes on its conservation status and DNA barcode data for the new species are also provided.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

reinwardtia

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

Description

Reinwardtia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant science, with a particular emphasis on three core areas: plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and ethnobotany. The journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that explores the ...