Family: Zingiberaceae
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Boesenbergia grandis R.M.Sm.
Determinations:
Name Det. qual. Type of det. Det. based on specimen Det. by and when Institution
Boesenbergia grandis R.M.Sm.Det.E00149739Smith, R.M. 1982Edinburgh,Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (E)
Holotype of Boesenbergia grandis R.M.Sm.
Collector/Expedition: Royal Geographical Society Mulu Expedition (1977-78),
Collection number: 794
Collection date: 19th November 1977
Country/Territory: Malaysia:Sarawak
Collecting locality: Malaysia:Sarawak:Gunong Mulu National Park 4th Division, Baram District. Gua Rusa
Latitude: 4°2'N, Longitude: 114°50'E
Habitat: On ground at foot of limestone cliff in shade of rain forest.
Description: Abundant clump forming ginger to c.1.5m high. Flowers white except labellum which is yellow in expanded portion, red within. Rhizome with faint sweet smell.
Kind of specimen: HERBARIUM SPECIMEN/SHEET
Barcode: E00196615
Herbarium region: 6C (Malay Islands)
Number of sheets: 2
Associated material:
Herbarium specimen/sheetE00149739
SpiritE00389008
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