Issued by Rwanda in 1968, this attractive 80 centimes stamp features Costus afer, a tropical flowering plant native to Central Africa. Part of Rwanda’s early post-independence botanical series, the design highlights indigenous flora with scientific accuracy and vibrant coloration. The artwork by J. Van Noten presents the spiral ginger plant in fine engraved-style detail against a striking orange background. Botanical-themed African issues from the 1960s are increasingly appreciated for their artistic quality and educational value. A desirable addition for collectors of flora, African republic issues, and thematic plant collections.