Amomum glabrum S. Q. Tong (Zingiberace), a new record for the flora of Vietnam

A new species, Amomum glabrum S. Q. Tong (Zingiberaceae), has been identified in the flora of Vietnam, expanding the known diversity of the genus to 13 species. This discovery, documented across multiple national parks and reserves in North Central Vietnam—including Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park—provides detailed morphological descriptions, photographs, and ecological data. The study also assesses its conservation status, distribution, and phenology while contextualizing it within the broader taxonomy of the Zingiberaceae family. This finding contributes to our understanding of Vietnam's rich biodiversity and aligns with ongoing research on the evolutionary relationships within this plant group.

Hung, N. D., Chung, N. T., Sam, L. N., & Huong, L. T. (2019). Amomum glabrum S. Q. Tong (Zingiberace), a new record for the flora of Vietnam. VNU Journal of Science: Natural Sciences and Technology, 35(4). https://doi.org/10.25073/2588-1140/vnunst.4886