Zingiber capitatum var. elatum (Roxb.) Baker

 
  • Family : ZINGIBERACEAE
    (Ginger Family)
  • Family (Hindi name) : HALDI FAMILY
  • Family (as per The APG System III) : Zingiberaceae
  • Synonym(s) : Dymczewiczia elata (Roxb.) Horan.
  • Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Zingiber elatum Roxb.
  • Key identification features : Differs from var. capitatum in having thin linear grasslike leaves; stouter spikes ; larger flowers and yellow lip with brownish tinge ; lateral staminodes very short, free.
  • Distribution :
    • Sikkim : Sikkim
  • Native : Bhutan, India
  • Exotic/Native : Native
  • World Distribution : Bhutan, India
  • Literature :
    • Hajra, P. K., & Verma, D. M. (1996). Flora of Sikkim Vol. 1 (Monocotyledons). Botanical Survey of India. Pg.: 132-133
  • Read more :
  • Citation : Sankara Rao, K., Deepak Kumar (2024). India Flora Online. http://indiafloraonline-ces.iisc.ac.in/plants.php?name=Zingiber capitatum var. elatum. Downloaded on 14 November 2024.

India Distribution

World Distribution

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