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A Taxonomic synopsis of Curcuma subgenus Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) in Continental Southeast Asia
Project summary:
This project delivers the first regionally integrated taxonomic synopsis of Curcuma subgen. Curcuma in continental Southeast Asia. Through critical examination of type material and herbarium collections, it clarifies species boundaries, stabilizes nomenclature, documents distributions, and provides preliminary conservation assessments for a biodiversity-rich but taxonomically confused plant group.
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Thawatphong
Highest degree:
Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts
Year obtained:
9
Applicant Status:
Current student
Thailand
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Tuan, N.H., Sy, V.V., Taesuk, N., Nguyen, D.D., Phimpha, S., Boonma, T. 2026. A new species and three new records of Curcuma subgenus Curcuma (Zingiberaceae) for Vietnam with notes on their traditional utilization and conservation status. Taiwania 71(1): 83–100.
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Chanthavongsa, K., Sengthong, A., Phengmala, K., Maknoi, C., Rakarcha, S., Boonma, T. 2025. Seven New Records of Curcuma L. (Zingiberaceae) for the Flora of Laos: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Horticulture. Horticulturae 11(7), 720.
Saensouk, P., Saensouk, S., Maknoi, C., Setyawan, A.D., Boonma, T. 2024. A horticultural gem unveiled: Curcuma peninsularis sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Peninsular Thailand, previously misidentified as Curcuma aurantiaca Zijp. Horticulturae 10(9), 950.
Boonma, T. 2023. Curcuma suraponii sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), a new species of Curcuma subgen. Curcuma from Thailand. Biodiversitas 24(9), 4885–4895.
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Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
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Boonma