Aframomum of Sangha

Identification Aframomum species in the Sangha Trinational Area, central Africa

RBGE - 1803 (1 of 2) - E00509479

Basis of record: 
Preserved specimen
Institution code: 
RBGE
Collection code: 
1803 (1 of 2)
Catalogue number: 
E00509479
Taxonomic name: 
Field notes: 
Herb 1.8 m high, totally submerged in rainy season. Corolla very pale mauve, almost white, yellow in throat, yellow part of corolla tube opposite stamens rather thick and fleshy. Inflorescence bracts pink. Bracts and bottom or corolla underground.
Collection date: 
1989-02-09
Specimen URL: 
http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00509479
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