Amomum odoratum: an additional species for the flora of Vietnam and its anatomical traits

Quang Diep  Dinh; Duc Dinh  Nguyen; Nga  Nguyen-Phi; Thu Trang  Le-thi; Hong Thien Van

doi:10.20531/tfb.2026.54.2.15

Authors

Quang Diep Dinh Nong Lam University-Ho Chi Minh City, Quarter 33, Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duc Dinh Nguyen Faculty of Agriculture, Tay Nguyen University, 567 Le Duan street, Ea Kao Ward, Daklak province, Vietnam
Nga Nguyen-Phi Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, No. 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Thu Trang Le-thi Faculty of Pharmacy, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, No. 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Xom Chieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hong Thien Van Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, No. 12 Nguyen Van Bao Street, Hanh Thong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2026.54.2.15

Keywords:

Amomum, anatomy, new record, Vietnam

Abstract

The present study provides Amomum odoratum as an additional species for the flora of Vietnam with occurrence noted in Dur K’Mal Commune, Daklak Province, Vietnam. In addition, the micro-morphological traits of the various organs of A. odoratum, including root, rhizome, leaf, leaf sheath, and petiole are also provided for the first time.

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Author Biography

Nga Nguyen-Phi, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, No. 227 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Cho Quan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Xuân Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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