Renealmia monosperma Miq.
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Authority
Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
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Family
Zingiberaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Herbs, 0.3-1 m tall. Leaves 9-15 X 1.5-4 cm; sheath striate. Inflorescences 4-4.5 X 2—3 cm, erect, with 1—3-flowered cincinni, 4-11 cm tall. Flowers: calyx red, tubular, 4-6 mm long; corolla pinkish white, 10-12 mm long; labellum spreading, white, with yellow streak in center, 9-10 mm long and wide. Capsules glossy red, ellipsoid to globose, 7-8 X 6 mm diam., 1-6-seeded. Seeds with aril of unknown color.
Distribution and Ecology - Fl (May, Aug), fr (Apr, May, Jun); found in nonflooded forest at 200 to 400 m. Gingembre sauvage, gingembre-grand-bois