In my research I found a species with some very similar properties but again it is not the same species. Aframomum melegueta forms a bud that...
Right, I am trying to get some assistance in identifying it for Richard. He actually has a lot of plants he's collected there but has no idea what...
I think that is getting very close. It could be Z. Rubens, but the seed bracts are described as spicy and it's home range is Eastern Himalayas and...
Taking a look at the plant again I think it resembles in some ways a few species of ornamental gingers but I have not heard of one that produced...
Actually no, the plant in the last photo of the page is the actual plant itself that produces the bud/fruit and Richard describes the leaves as...
Here is a link to my friend's website that has pictures an a descriptioin of the plant in question:...
No problem, I have several more. I am close friends with an amateur naturalist who lives in the Philippines and he has many many questions...
thank you for your input! I agree with you, it is either Dischidia cleistantha or imbratica. I am looking to see if I can find more info on them....
I need help identifying the following epiphytic tropical vine from the Philippines: This is one of the weirdest plants I've ever come across....
