Boesenbergia plicata
Also known as: Gastrochilus plicatus Ridl.
- Gastrochilus plicatus Ridl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Boesenbergia plicata is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Malaya, Myanmar, Thailand
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms