Etlingera cevuga
Waxflower
Also known as: Amomum cevuga Seem. +5 more
- Amomum cevuga Seem.
- Amomum obuhi F.T.Benn
- Amomum vignaui Rech.
- Cardamomum cevuga (Seem.) Kuntze
- Geanthus cevuga (Seem.) Loes.
- Geanthus vignaui (Rech.) Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Etlingera cevuga
Etlingera cevuga (commonly known as Waxflower) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Found natively in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Fiji, Samoa, Society Is.
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)
Hawaii, Marquesas, Vanuatu