Alpinia purpurata - Red Ginger

Scientific name: Alpinia purpurata

Synonym: Guillainia purpurata

Common name: Red Ginger, Purple Alpinia, Ostrich Plume
Chinese name: 紅花月桃 (hong hua yue tao)
Malay name: Alpinia Merah

 Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: South West Pacific

 Category: Perenial herb

Photo taken at: The Secret Garden of 1-Utama

Note:

There is another variety of Alpinia purpurata with pink flowers.
Growing conditions: Full to partial sun, lots of water, well-drained fertile, moist soil.
Make a good cut flower for the vase where it can last between 5-7 days