Alpinia platylopha
Also known as: Eriolopha platylopha Ridl.
- Eriolopha platylopha Ridl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Alpinia platylopha is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Alpinia, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea