Wurfbainia compacta
Round Cardamom
Also known as: Alpinia striata Link +3 more
- Alpinia striata Link
- Amomum compactum Sol. ex Maton
- Amomum kepulaga Sprague & Burkill
- Zingiber compactum (Sol. ex Maton) Stokes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zingiberaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Wurfbainia compacta (commonly known as Round Cardamom) is a rhizomatous plant within the Zingiberaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jawa, Sumatera
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)
China South-Central, Hainan, India, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya