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Zingiberaceae
Alpinia

not marked as a favorite taxon *Alpinia zerumbet (Persoon) B.L. Burtt & R.M. Smith. Common name: Shell Ginger, Shellflower, Ginger-lily. Phenology: May-Sep. Habitat: Disturbed areas, escaped from cultivation. Distribution: Native of Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA22, K4, WH3; Costus zerumbet Pers. ? Languas speciosa (H.Wendl.) Small — S13. Basionym: Costus zerumbet Pers. 1798

Links to other floras: = Alpinia zerumbet - FNA22

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL

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