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Aframomum lutarium D.J. Harris & Wortley (E00509480)

CETAF ID: http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00509480
Catalogue Number: E00509480
Scientific Name: Aframomum lutarium D.J. Harris & Wortley
Collector Number: 1803
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Aframomum
Species: lutarium
Field Notes: Herb 1.8 m high, totally submereged 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.
Country: Central African Republic
Locality: Central African Republic:Sangha Economique:45 km South of Lidjombo, East bank of Sangha River from NDAKAN camp - upstream. Riparian forest with Uapaca heudelotii and Irvingia smithii. Precip. 1400mm.