R. tibetica was formerly thought to be unique in occurring on both sides of the south-flowing section of the Brahmaputra River.
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Formerly regarded as part of Roscoea tibetica, it was recognized as a separate species in 2000.
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As explained further below, the species was originally considered to be part of R. tibetica.
The species resembles R. tibetica, but the leaf blades are smaller, the corolla tubes much longer, exceeding the calyx, and the labellum is differently shaped and has white lines at the base.
Roscoea tibetica | Roscoea cautleyoides | Roscoea auriculata | Roscoea scillifolia | Roscoea alpina | Roscoea debilis | Roscoea |