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Zingiber singapurense Skornick. (E01122834)

CETAF ID: http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E01122834
Catalogue Number: E01122834
Scientific Name: Zingiber singapurense Skornick.
Collector Number: SNG178
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Zingiber
Species: singapurense
Field Notes: Perennial rhizomatous herb to 0.8m tall, leafy shoots to 1.5m in length, arching, composed of 18- 30 leaves, lamina dark glossy green above; inflorescence composed of peduncle and a fusi form spike, fertile bracts orange-red, somewhat inflated, bracteoles triangular, 2-7 mm long, flowers pale yellow.
Country: Singapore
Locality: Central Catchment Nature Reserve, MacRitchie sector