Joanne Pei-Chih Tan, Sheh May Tam & Ruth Kiew, sp.nov.
Publication Date
2018
Date of Origin
Place
Johor, Mersing District, EndauRompin National Park, Sungai Selai.
Habitat
In primary lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, growing on moss-covered rocks, rarely epiphytic, near a waterfall in deep shade.
Country
Peninsular Malaysia
Region
Asia
Section
Jackia
Chr 2n
Plant Type
Rhizomatous
Synonyms and Comments
Etymology: Named after Dr Sam Yen-Yen, Malaysian botanist, specialist in Zingiberaceae who first discovered the species and recognised its potential as an ornamental plant;
Reference
PhytoKeys 110: 23-37, 2018 “a new species from Endau Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia”
