Three new species of ginger have been found in the protected forests of Setiu and Dungun. Botanists from the Forest Research Institute found them during scientific expeditions in 2005. they were recently described in the Gardens Bulletin Singapore as new and rare species. One of the species was registered as Scanphochlamys abdullahii, in honour of Prime Minister Datuk Sri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Described as very rare by Sam Yen Yen, the FRIM researcher who found it, it is believed to be endemic to the forrest reserve in Hulu Setiu. The other two species were cnamed Scaphochlamys cordata and Scaphochlamys laxa. Both species were found in the Jengal forest reserve in Dungun. There are more than 1,200 ginger species in the world, and about a third of them are found in Malaysia. Some of the species like the Etlingera terengganuensis or the jungle rose, are endemic to Terengganu. The discovery of the new ginger species has opened thedoor to more scientific exdpeditions inthe protected forests of Terengganu. (NSTP 30/6/2007)
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Pappy, when are you going to promote the hiking trail of Bukit Bauk. There, you can see Muneer's Peak, Gopala's Peak etc. From the top of the hill, you can see Durian Mentangau, Petronas site and some more. Bring you camera there one day to capture the scenic view and do some exercise along the way.
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