Aframomum of Sangha

Identification Aframomum species in the Sangha Trinational Area, central Africa

RBGE - 5830 (2 of 2) - E00482325

Basis of record: 
Preserved specimen
Institution code: 
RBGE
Collection code: 
5830 (2 of 2)
Catalogue number: 
E00482325
Taxonomic name: 
Field notes: 
Herb 3 m high. Petals bright red except at base, where white. Labellum pale yellow tinged with pink. Leaves not flat, rather glaucous below. Widest fruit 2.2 cm wide.
Collection date: 
1998-10-14
Specimen URL: 
http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00482325
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