Aframomum of Sangha

Identification Aframomum species in the Sangha Trinational Area, central Africa

RBGE - 1190 - E00509473

Basis of record: 
Preserved specimen
Institution code: 
RBGE
Collection code: 
1190
Catalogue number: 
E00509473
Taxonomic name: 
Field notes: 
Herb 1.8 m high inflorescence arising at base of leafy shoot, common peduncle pink, calyx red, labellum yellowis with pink markings towards base, staminal column pale pink, fruit dark violet turning bright red and splitting into 3.
Collection date: 
1988-09-24
Specimen URL: 
http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00509473
Collector (COPY): 
Harris, David J.
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith