This ginger is immediately recognizable by the bright orange fruit cluster than hangs downwards. Otherwise, I think I would be hard pressed to tell it apart from the common Alpinia caerulea. More pictures when I see flowers.
FNQ is a great place for gingers, and this large Alpinia is probably one of the most readily identifiable one, even in the absence of flowers and fruits because the leaf underside is soft hairy. The fruits are quite unlike … Continue reading →
Been in Australia for over a decade gazing at plants, both large and small, grasses and trees, in rain forest and savanna, in the tropics and in temperate zones. I love connecting with people with similar interests. You can read more about me on my About page and at my personal BLOG.
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Leaf Whispering in the Tropics 