Roscoea alpina
Also known as: Roscoea alpina f. pallida Cowley +5 more
- Roscoea alpina f. pallida Cowley
- Roscoea alpina var. minor Royle
- Roscoea exilis Sm. ex Horan.
- Roscoea intermedia Gagnep.
- Roscoea longifolia Baker
- Roscoea purpurea var. exilis (Sm. ex Horan.) Baker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Roscoea alpina is a tuberous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Himalaya, Nepal, Pakistan, West Himalaya