Aframomum of Sangha

Identification Aframomum species in the Sangha Trinational Area, central Africa

A new species of Aframomum (Zingiberaceae) from Central Africa

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2011
Authors:J. B. Dhetchuvi, Wortley, A. H., Harris, D. J.
Journal:Phytotaxa
Volume:28
Pagination:31-34
Abstract:

The new species, Aframomum sericeum, is described and illustrated for the first time. It differs from the similar A. sulcatum by its dense covering of hairs on the abaxial leaf surface.

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