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Costus tappenbeckianus J.Braun & K.Schum.

ISONÉOTYPE

Specimen

MNHN-P-P01743809
AFT (Tropical Africa)

Taxonomy

Costaceae
Costus tappenbeckianus J.Braun & K.Schum.

Origin

Dipikar Island, about 3 km SE of the Bridge crossing the Bongola River, along forest exploitation track
fl
1975-12-3
2° 13' 59.988'' N ; 9° 57' 0'' E
Rhizomatous terrestric herb, growing in shade on forest floor of closed high forest. The leafbearing stems always in a helix. Outer 3 perianth segments whitish, somewhat transparent. Parts of inner circle pink, the lip with yellow leading into the throat

Determination

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