Etlingera polycarpa (K.Schum.) A.D.Poulsen

Species

Angiosperms > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae > Etlingera

Characteristics

A ginger family herb. The stems are 5 m tall. The leaves are green on one side and purple on the other. The fruit are red and become lighter or orange as they ripen.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

A tropical plant. It has been collected in Sulawesi in Indonesia.
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Usage

Uses food social use
Edible fruits
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Conservation status

Etlingera polycarpa threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000415759
COL ID 3BM5H
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Synonyms

Amomum polycarpum Etlingera polycarpa Geanthus polycarpus

Lower taxons

Etlingera polycarpa subsp. ligulata Etlingera polycarpa subsp. polycarpa