(Zingiberaceae), a new species from Taiwan.

In this article, we describe a new species, Y.H. Tseng, C.M. Wang & Y.C. Lin, discovered on a rock cliff of Youluo riverside in northern Taiwan. This species is easily distinguished from other known congeners by its grass-like leaves, spikes composed of a few sterile bracts, and seeds one-third enveloped by the aril. Color illustrations, line drawings, and a key to species of in Taiwan are provided as well as comparative morphology in relation to its allied species, geographical distribution, and conservation status.