Aframomum of Sangha

Identification Aframomum species in the Sangha Trinational Area, central Africa

RBGE - 5793 - E00509492

Basis of record: 
Preserved specimen
Institution code: 
RBGE
Collection code: 
5793
Catalogue number: 
E00509492
Taxonomic name: 
Field notes: 
Herb 2 m high in full sunlight at edge of seasonally flooded forest. Flower coming off the rhizome 2-3 cm from the base of the leafy stem. Corolla and labellum pale mauve with no yellow and no green.
Collection date: 
1998-02-15
Specimen URL: 
http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00509492
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