Alpinia oxyphylla
Sharp Leaf Galangal
Also known as: Amomum amarum F.P.Sm. +1 more
- Amomum amarum F.P.Sm.
- Languas oxyphylla (Miq.) Merr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Alpinia oxyphylla (commonly known as Sharp-Leaf Galangal) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Alpinia is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Vietnam