Light Galangal
Alpinia zerumbet
Also known as Pink Porcelain Lily, Shell Ginger, Shell Flower, Shell Plant
Herb
About Light Galangal
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Alpinia zerumbet
- Genus
- Alpinia
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grown as garden plant
- Native to
- North East India, Myanmar and Indonesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
Botanical family
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Light Galangal belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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