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Collector Poulsen, A.D.
Number 2711
Collected with T.Magun, R.Yenemb, Robin, H.Kelvi
Country Papua New Guinea
Subpart Madang
County  
Locality Simbai, Tulum Mt. Secondary forest on ridge.
Coordinates 5° 16' 53'' S 144° 31' 8'' E
Minimum elevation (m) 2200
Maximum elevation (m) 2200
Start date 2008/04/12
End date 2008/04/12
Family Zingiberaceae
Identification Riedelia
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Field notes Terrestial herb in clump. Leafy shoot to 45 cm long. Sheath speckled winde-red. Ligule inconspicuous. Petiole to 10 mm long. Lamina to 22 x 7 cm, mid-green. Inflorescence terminal, to 10 cm long, with one branch at base. Rachis reddish green. Ovary and calyx reddish. Corolla yellow, apex of lobes red. Fruit red. Aril yellow. Vernacular name: walam (Kalam language), no use. Material in siprit. DNA sampled.

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