All published information on Globba (Zingiberaceae) in Sumatra is summarized and augmented by our own data obtained by revision of herbarium materials and observations in the field. Sixteen species and five varieties of Globba are reported from Sumatra, including one new species, which belongs to sect. Globba, G. multifolia sp. nov. The difference between G. multifolia and allied species is discussed. A key to the species of Globba in Sumatra is provided.
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1 July 2003
Taxonomy of Globba (Zingiberaceae) in Sumatra, Indonesia
Atsuko Takano,
Hiroshi Okada
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