Neptunia oleracea
| Family Name | Fabaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Neptunia oleracea Lour. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, 1981 |
| Determination History |
Neptunia prostrata
(Lam.) Baill.
- Determined By: Lindeman, 1961
|
| Locality | Suriname. Nickerie Distr. Prins Bernhard - polder. |
| Description | Creeping aquatic plant, the stems covered with spongy tissue, the branches flattened above, reddish emerging; young flowers light yellow, older ones dark yellow; petioles flushed pink; mature pods dark brownish black; stipules often flushed red, with pink margin. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector | W. H. A. Hekking 947 |
| Collection Date | 21 Aug 1961 |
| Accession Number | 84771 |
| Image | 84771.jpg |