Stadiochilus R. M. Sm. (Zingiberaceae: Zingibereae), a new generic record for India

Abstract

The monotypic ginger genus Stadiochilus R. M. Sm. with S. burmanicus R. M. Sm. earlier known from Myanmar is reported here as a new record for India from the state of Nagaland. A detailed taxonomic description along with photographic illustrations of S. burmanicus is given. For conservation purposes, the IUCN status of this species has been evaluated as Endangered. The present field study ascertained that extraction of timber and non-timber forest products, forest fires and shifting cultivation are the major threats to the species in the locality in Nagaland reported here.

Keywords

• flora of india
• floristic record
• ginger
• stadiochilus burmanicus
• zingiberaceae