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Alpinia purpurata  (Vieill.) K.Schum.


Angiosperms
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Subfamily: -
Genus: Alpinia

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  Zingiberales​

  • Common names: Red ginger, Ostrich plume, Pink cone ginger
  • Thai names:​ 
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  • Distribution: Native to New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomon Islands, Bismarck Archipelago and Bougainville. Widely cultivated and naturalized in the tropics.
  • Image locations: Khao Yai National Park Nakhon Ratchasima.
  • Map info: Provinces are highlighted according to phytogeographical areas as used in the Flora of Thailand project.
  • Additional notes: Alpinia purpurata is the national flower of Samoa
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Images of Alpinia purpurata from Thailand.
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Alpinia purpurata Khao Yai N.P. Nakhon Ratchasima August

References: 
​The Plant List
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Please note that individual species identifications do not necessarily represent the opinion of all contributors.
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