<i>Boesenbergia</i> Kuntze (Zingiberaceae) in Cambodia: Four New Records with Notes on Their Potential Horticultural Significance, Cultivation Guidelines, and Lectotypification of <i>B. xiphostachya</i> (Gagnep.) Loes.

<i>Boesenbergia</i> Kuntze (Zingiberaceae) in Cambodia: Four New Records with Notes on Their Potential Horticultural Significance, Cultivation Guidelines, and Lectotypification of <i>B. xiphostachya</i> (Gagnep.) Loes.

This study presents four new records of <i>Boesenbergia</i> species (Zingiberaceae) in Cambodia: <i>Boesenbergia parvula</i> (Wall. ex Baker) Kuntze, <i>B. petiolata</i> Sirirugsa, <i>B. siphonantha</i> (King ex Baker) M.Sabu, Prasanthk. & Škorničk...

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Main Authors:	Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Det Song, Charun Maknoi, Ahmad Dwi Setyawan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:	Horticulturae
Subjects:	fingerroot ginger horticulture lectotypification Taxonomy Zingiberales
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/2/178
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Summary:	This study presents four new records of <i>Boesenbergia</i> species (Zingiberaceae) in Cambodia: <i>Boesenbergia parvula</i> (Wall. ex Baker) Kuntze, <i>B. petiolata</i> Sirirugsa, <i>B. siphonantha</i> (King ex Baker) M.Sabu, Prasanthk. & Škorničk., and <i>B. xiphostachya</i> (Gagnep.) Loes. Previously, only <i>B. rotunda</i> (L.) Mansf. was officially recognized in Cambodia. This research also confirms the occurrence of <i>B. rotunda</i> in natural habitats. and provides a new distribution report for this species within the country, and lectotypification of <i>B. xiphostachya</i> (Gagnep.) Loes. We studied plant specimens collected from Cambodia, using calipers and a stereomicroscope, and identified them based on protologue descriptions and herbarium records. We provide detailed morphological descriptions, complete synonymy, taxonomic diagnoses, and a comprehensive identification key. In addition, we present data on habitat, phenology, vernacular names, traditional uses, provisional conservation statuses, horticultural potential, and cultivation guidelines. These findings substantially expand the known species diversity of <i>Boesenbergia</i> in Cambodia, highlighting their ecological significance, cultural value, and ornamental potential. By advancing the understanding of regional flora, this study contributes to biodiversity conservation and emphasizes the importance of continued exploration and documentation in Southeast Asia to preserve ecological integrity and. traditional knowledge.
ISSN:	2311-7524