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Collector Christensen, H. M.
Number 1096
Collected with  
Country Malaysia
Subpart SARAWAK
County  
Locality 2nd division, Lubok Antu District, river Delok. Swampy area dominated by the growth of Etlingera elatior and Etlingera punicea near Nanga Sumpa.
Coordinates 1° 20' N 112° 10' E
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1993/10/28
End date 1993/10/28
Family Zingiberaceae
Identification Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M. Sm.
Determined by Davis, A. P.
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Typical ginger with the reddish inflorecence on top of a 1 m. long stem. Uses: The aromatic fruits, young flowers and shoots are edible. Name in Iban language: Kechala.

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