Table 1. Characters distinguishing between Wurfbainia ellipticarpa, W. globosa and W. villosa

Character	W. ellipticarpa	W. globosa	W. villosa
Inflorescence density	Lax	–	Congested
Labellum width (cm)	c.1	–	c.1.5
Fruit shape	Ellipsoid	–	Globose to ovoid
Ligule apex	–	Bilobed	Round or emarginate
Calyx apex	–	Bilobed	Trilobed
Labellum apex	–	Bilobed	Shallowly trilobed