Scientific name: Etlingera elatior
Synonyms: Nicolaia elatior, N. speciosa, Phaeomeria speciosa
Common name: Torch ginger
Malay name: Bunga kantan
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Indonesia, Malaysia
Category: Herbaceous shrub
Photo Taken at: My home garden
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Wow! Such a gorgeous flower! Great capture.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this before, gorgeous!
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Gorgeous color and details.
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It would take all day to count those petals. :0) Gorgeous!
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