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Alpinia mutica

Small Shell Ginger
Also known as: Alpinia korthalsii K.Schum. +7 more
  • Alpinia korthalsii K.Schum.
  • Alpinia laxiflora Gagnep.
  • Alpinia mutica var. laxiflora (Gagnep.) Gagnep.
  • Catimbium muticum (Roxb.) Holttum
  • Languas korthalsii (K.Schum.) Merr.
  • Languas laxiflora (Gagnep.) Merr.
  • Languas mutica (Roxb.) Merr.
  • Renealmia mutica (Roxb.) Salisb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Alpinia mutica (commonly known as Small shell ginger) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, India, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Fiji, Hawaii, Trinidad-Tobago

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