Alpinia purpurata  (Vieill.) K.Schum.

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

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• Common names: Red ginger, Ostrich plume, Pink cone ginger
• Thai names:​ 
• Chinese names: 
• 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.

Alpinia purpurata Khao Yai N.P. Nakhon Ratchasima August

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References: 
​The Plant List
National Tropical Botanical Garden