Yes it can. But I have no idea about the id.
Pankaj
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.
Some earlier relevant feedback:
“Pl check for Alpinia malaccensis/nigra.
Regards,
Ritesh.”
“Pl follow this link to get an idea about the Alpinia fruits:
http://biodiversity.sci.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/suzuki/halimun/plant/leaf/dscn1451s.jpg
Regards,
Ritesh.”
ritesh ji...................................................“Pl check for Alpinia malaccensis/nigra...........“Pl follow this link to get an idea about the Alpinia fruits:
http://biodiversity.sci.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/suzuki/halimun/plant/leaf/dscn1451s.jpg
I have one problem with this identification. These fruits seem to have been developed from a superior ovary whereas Alpinia fruits developing from an inferior ovary would have large scar at the tip. This is also clear from your link and other species of the genus:
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/blue_fruited_ginger.htm
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Forwarding again for Id assistance please.
Some earlier relevant feedback:
Pl check for Alpinia malaccensis/nigra. Regards, Ritesh. |
Alpinia is from Zingiberaceae .... |
Can the family have such fruits and the fruits are attached to woody stem I don't think ginger family can have such characters. Tanay |
Yes it can. But I have no idea about the id. Pankaj |
Pl follow this link to get an idea about the Alpinia fruits: http://biodiversity.sci.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/suzuki/halimun/plant/leaf/dscn1451s.jpg Regards, Ritesh. |
I have one problem with this identification. These fruits seem to have been developed from a superior ovary whereas Alpinia fruits developing from an inferior ovary would have large scar at the tip. This is also clear from your link and other species of the genus: http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/blue_fruited_ginger.htm -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh |
I think it is Antidesma sp. (Euphorbiaceae). Ma be A. montanum or acidum