Alpinia roxburghii Sweet

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Alpinia

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. The leaves are 30-45 cm long b 5-10 cm wide. They are broadly sword shaped. They are hairy underneath. The flowers are in simple groups. There is a pale brown to purple bract over each flower. The flowers are red and yellow at the centre. The fruit are round capsules with many seeds.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses medicinal
Edible flowers fruits
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Germination duration (days) 30 - 90
Germination temperacture (C°) 21 - 23
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Images

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Distribution

Alpinia roxburghii world distribution map, present in Bangladesh, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Viet Nam

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000338744
COL ID C6WX
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Synonyms

Languas blepharocalyx Alpinia roxburghii Alpinia blepharocalyx Alpinia bracteata

Lower taxons

Alpinia roxburghii var. glabrior