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Wild Gingers in the Rainforest

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The rainforest ecosystem in Southeast Asia is home to many species of gingers (family Zingiberaceae), each with distinctive flowers that may greatly aid identification. The most famous because of its value as a garden plant is the Torch Ginger ( Etlingera elatior ), which has a large flower borne on a rather long stem that grows vertically from the soil. Etlingera littoralis flower A lesser known ginger of the genus Etlingera is E. littoralis . In contrast to E. elatior , it has red flower that grows directly on the ground. Some forms of this ginger have yellow-bordered flower petals particularly those found around southern Thailand. Both species is beneficial as food and medication. For instance, the flower of E. elatior and the fruit of E. littoralis are edible. The former is also helpful in treating headache and stomachache. Inflorescence of Costus speciosus More conspicuous than those species mentioned earlier is Costus specious , because of its ability to grow ...
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Beehive Ginger

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Orchid-like flower of Beehive Ginger The Beehive Ginger ( Zingiber spectabile ) have a spectacular flowerhead which actually comprises of numerous bracts, arranged closely together so as to produce a beehive like structure. It springs directly from the ground, initially yellow in color, but turns to red when mature. Beehive Gingers at the same site bloom almost synchronously, but still it takes a bit effort to see them since the flowerheads are usually hidden by the dense undergrowth and the flowers are small. Only a few flowers emerge from the bracts at the same time. They are attractive with brown-purple, yellow spotted petals. Related Post Wild Gingers in the Rainforest
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