19,371 observations
Red Ginger
Alpinia purpurata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Zingiberaceae ›Genus: Alpinia
About
Alpinia purpurata, red ginger, also called ostrich plume and pink cone ginger, are native Malaysian plants with showy flowers on long brightly colored red bracts. They look like the bloom, but the true flower is the small white flower on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red Ginger is Alpinia purpurata.
- Red Ginger belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Red Ginger belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Red Ginger belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Red Ginger belongs to the order Zingiberales.
- Red Ginger belongs to the family Zingiberaceae.
- Red Ginger belongs to the genus Alpinia.