Indonesian Wax Ginger

Tapeinochilos ananassae

"Tapeinochilos ananassae" is an herb in the family Costaceae described as a species in 1866. It is native to Queensland, New Guinea, and the Indonesian Province of Maluku.
Tapeinochilos ananassae - Back scratcher ginger plant  Fall,Geotagged,Red Ginger,Tapeinochilos ananassae

Appearance

It is perennial, with a physical height of 6-8 feet and a spread of 5-7 feet. It has evergreen leaves and yellow flowers within red bracts. As a greenhouse or indoor plant, their flowers are valued for their beauty.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderZingiberales
FamilyCostaceae
GenusTapeinochilos
SpeciesT. ananassae
Photographed in
Australia