Curcuma nepalensis (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Nepal

Curcuma nepalensis M. Sabu, Kasaju & S. Subedi (Zingiberaceae) is described from Surkhet District of Nepal and illustrated. It resembles especially C. aurantiaca in having red bracts, a similar rhizome and yellow flowers, but differs from the latter by its shorter petiole, smaller labellum and white, calcarate anthers.

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Curcuma nepalensis M. Sabu, Kasaju & S. Subedi (Zingiberaceae) is a newly described species from Surkhet District, Nepal. It resembles C. aurantiaca in its red bracts, similar rhizome and yellow flowers, but can be distinguished by its shorter petiole, smaller labellum and white, calcarate anthers.