Boesenbergia pulcherrima
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering
- June-September
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Boesenbergia pulcherrima
- Genus
- Boesenbergia
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Zingiberaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Boesenbergia pulcherrima
Boesenbergia pulcherrima is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (Ginger family). Members of this family are generally characterised by distichous simple leaves, spike/raceme/thyrse flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-September.
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Boesenbergia pulcherrima belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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