A Taxonomy Review of Zingiber Mill. (Zingiberaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia

Authors

  • Aimi Syazana Sedek Department of Technology and Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), KM1, Jalan Panchor, 84600, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
  • Salasiah Mohamad Department of Technology and Natural Resources, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), KM1, Jalan Panchor, 84600, Muar, Johor, Malaysia

Keywords:

Ginger, morphology, taxonomy, Zingibereae, Zingiberaceae

Abstract

Herbaceous plants of the Zingiber Mill. are widely distributed throughout Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 25 species comprising approximately 30 taxa have been discovered in Peninsular Malaysia. Acceptance of the current classification is predominately based on morphological characteristics. Furthermore, additional details like the presence of an aromatic fragrance aid in distinguishing between related species. Nonetheless, significant fieldwork and evolutionary analysis aid in the taxonomy of Zingiber in Peninsular Malaysia. This review aims to give a broad overview of the identification and classification of the genus Zingiber in Peninsular Malaysia that has been documented in the literature previously.

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27-02-2024

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

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Sedek, A. S., & Mohamad, S. (2024). A Taxonomy Review of Zingiber Mill. (Zingiberaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Applied Science, Technology and Computing, 1(1), 9-13. https://publisher.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/jastec/article/view/15759