Shell ginger
Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm.
Names
| English | Shell ginger |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Azucena de porcelana |
| Chinese | 艳山姜 |
| Scientific name | Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L.Burtt & R.M.Sm. |
About this species
Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger among other names, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. The plants can grow up to 2.5 to 3 meters (8 to 10 ft) tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers. They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine.
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La azucena de porcelana (Alpinia zerumbet) es una especie de planta perenne de jengibre nativo de Asia Oriental. Pueden crecer hasta los 2,4 a 3,0 m de altura y produce coloridas flores en forma de embudo. Se cultivan como plantas ornamentales y sus hojas se usan en la cocina y la medicina tradicional.
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月桃（学名：Alpinia zerumbet），别称月桃、艳山红、枸姜、良恙、良姜、良姜、大良姜、大草寇、灟水月桃、玉桃、虎子花（台湾）及熊竹兰等，为姜科山姜属植物。
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Alpinia |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Paramaribo2
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
