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Diversity and traditional uses of Zingiberaceaein Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand |
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| Creator | Surapon Saensouk, Piyaporn Saensouk, Pattana Pasorn, Nachayut Chanshotikul |
| Title | Diversity and traditional uses of Zingiberaceaein Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand |
| Contributor | Surapon Saensouk, Piyaporn Saensouk, Pattana Pasorn, Nachayut Chanshotikul |
| Publisher | Division of Research Facilitation and Dissemination Mahasarakham University |
| Publication Year | 2561 |
| Journal Title | RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE |
| Journal Vol. | 4 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 47-55 |
| Keyword | Diversity, Zingiberaceae, traditional uses, Nakhon Phanom province |
| URL Website | https://rk.msu.ac.th/ |
| Website title | Research&Knowledge |
| ISSN | 2408-204X |
| Abstract | The objective of this study was to determine the diversity, ecology, conservation status andtraditional uses of three tribes, 12 genera and 57 species of Zingiberaceae that were identified duringa botanical survey between January and December 2016 in Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand.Curcuma, Globba and Zingiber are the most diverse genera with nine each. Alpinia and Kaempferiaare the second most diverse genera with eight species each. While the genera Hedychium and Etlingeraare the least diverse with one species each. Scientific name, vernacular name, flowering and fruitingperiods, ecological and distribution data, conservation status of each species and ecological andmorphology-based key to the species are provided. Four species are reported as endemic to Thailand.Eighteen species are recorded as rare species. It was revealed that the traditional uses of Zingiberaceaespecies in Nakhon Phanom province were most frequency for medicine, food (including spices),ornamental plants and rituals. Rhizomes, roots, pseudostem, inflorescences, leaves and fruits are theparts of the plant used. This study is the first report from Nakhon Phanom province. |
