Alpinia officinarum
Lesser Galanga, Lesser Galangal
Also known as: Languas officinarum (Hance) Farw. +1 more
- Languas officinarum (Hance) Farw.
- Languas officinarum (Hance) P.H.Hô
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Alpinia officinarum (commonly known as Lesser Galanga or Lesser Galangal) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Hainan, 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)
Cambodia, Myanmar