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Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.

Derivation of specific name

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angustifolium: narrow-leaved
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum. Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=116140
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Mark Hyde
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Bart Wursten
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Petra Ballings
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Description

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Leafy shoots arising from extensive rhizomes. Inflorescences 4-10-flowered, also arising at the base of the leafy shoots. Petals red. Labellum yellow or pale orange.
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
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Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum. Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=116140
author
Mark Hyde
author
Bart Wursten
author
Petra Ballings
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Flora of Zimbabwe

Insects whose larvae eat this plant species

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Pselaphelia flavivitta (Leaf emperor)
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Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings
bibliographic citation
Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2014). Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum. Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 28 August 2014 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=116140
author
Mark Hyde
author
Bart Wursten
author
Petra Ballings
original
visit source
partner site
Flora of Zimbabwe