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Torch ginger

Etlingera elatior

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Zingiberaceae ›Genus: Etlingera

About

Etlingera elatior (also known as torch ginger, ginger flower, red ginger lily, torch lily, wild ginger, combrang, bunga kantan, Philippine wax flower, 火炬姜 (pinyin: Huǒjù jiāng), Indonesian tall ginger, boca de dragón, rose de porcelaine, and porcelain rose) is a species of herbaceous perennial plant. Botanical synonyms include Nicolaia elatior, Phaeomeria magnifica, Nicolaia speciosa, Phaeomeria speciosa, Alpinia elatior, and Alpinia magnifica.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Torch ginger?
The scientific name of Torch ginger is Etlingera elatior.
What is the conservation status of Torch ginger?
The Torch ginger has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the order Zingiberales.
What family does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the family Zingiberaceae.
What genus does Torch ginger belong to?
Torch ginger belongs to the genus Etlingera.