Chit Soe Paing
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Chit Soe Paing has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Min Khant Naing
Biodiversity Research Center, Hpa An 13011, Myanmar
1 shared publication - Pirawit Kiattikomol
Independent Researcher, Arun Amarin, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
1 shared publication - Piyaporn Saensouk
Diversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
1 shared publication - Surapon Saensouk
Diversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
1 shared publication - Thawatphong Boonma
Diversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant for Its Applications Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand
1 shared publication - Win Paing Oo
College of Sustainability and Tourism, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu 874-8577, Oita, Japan
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Kaempferia subgen. Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) in Myanmar: A New Species, a New Record of K. simaoensis Y.Y.Qian, and Reinstatement of K. parishii Hook.f.
The taxonomy and distribution of Kaempferia subgen. Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) in Myanmar remain incompletely documented despite the botanical significance of the region. This study aims to clarify the diversity and taxonomic status of species belonging to this subgenus in Myanmar through field investigations and herbarium studies. Detailed morphological examinations of newly collected and previously documented specimens were conducted to evaluate diagnostic characters and species delimitation. As a result, Kaempferia kayinensis is described in this paper as a new species from Kayin State, southeastern Myanmar, and K. simaoensis Y.Y.Qian as a new country record. In addition, the taxonomic status of K. parishii Hook.f. is reassessed and reinstated based on morphological evidence, distinguishing it from K. ovalifolia Roxb. These findings confirm the presence of four species of Kaempferia subgen. Protanthium in Myanmar (K. kayinensis, K. parishii, K. rotunda, and K. simaoensis) and increase the number of known Kaempferia species in the country to twelve. The results highlight the importance of continued floristic and taxonomic studies to better document the diversity of Kaempferia in Myanmar.
Open AccessKaempferia subgen. Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) in Myanmar: A New Species, a New Record of K. simaoensis Y.Y.Qian, and Reinstatement of K. parishii Hook.f.
The taxonomy and distribution of Kaempferia subgen. Protanthium (Zingiberaceae) in Myanmar remain incompletely documented despite the botanical significance of the region. This study aims to clarify the diversity and taxonomic status of species belonging to this subgenus in Myanmar through field investigations and herbarium studies. Detailed morphological examinations of newly collected and previously documented specimens were conducted to evaluate diagnostic characters and species delimitation. As a result, Kaempferia kayinensis is described in this paper as a new species from Kayin State, southeastern Myanmar, and K. simaoensis Y.Y.Qian as a new country record. In addition, the taxonomic status of K. parishii Hook.f. is reassessed and reinstated based on morphological evidence, distinguishing it from K. ovalifolia Roxb. These findings confirm the presence of four species of Kaempferia subgen. Protanthium in Myanmar (K. kayinensis, K. parishii, K. rotunda, and K. simaoensis) and increase the number of known Kaempferia species in the country to twelve. The results highlight the importance of continued floristic and taxonomic studies to better document the diversity of Kaempferia in Myanmar.