Alpinia purpurata
Alpinia
Alpinia, an elegant tropical plant, captivates with its large white flowers and dense foliage, typical of humid tropical gardens.
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's Species Profile
A common sight in tropical gardens, red ginger comes in various shapes and colors. Some rarer varieties feature white or pink hues.
Family:
Ginger family
Geographical origin:
East Asia (Japan, Taiwan)
Size:
2 to 4 meters
Flowering:
From March to October
Habitat:
Tropical wetlands, forest edges
Class:
Liliópsido
Order:
Zingiberales
A colorful tropical plant
Red ginger is a tropical plant known for its large, colorful inflorescences, which are often mistaken for flowers. In reality, they are bracts. Depending on the variety, they can be red, pink, or white. Some varieties also have a denser inflorescence. The flowers are white and bloom only from March to October.
In the Valombreuse Garden, several varietiesof Alpinia purpurata can be seen. The white forms remain the rarest. The double forms, which are bushier and very colorful, result from horticultural selections made by humans to enhance their decorative appeal. This plant thrives in the heat, humidity, and rich soils of tropical gardens.
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