Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya)

Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower buds with red tips in a close up view.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) flower buds showing white petals with red tips and yellow edges.

Botanical name: Alpinia malaccensis

Common name: Rathkihiriya

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Alpinia malaccensis is cultivated for ornamental and medicinal purposes. It is a native of Indonesia and Malaysia. An oil is obtained from dried rhizome. The rhizomes are ginger-scented. Likes a slightly acid soil. Tubular flowers in droopy clusters. The flowers come mostly in summer.

Alpinia malaccensis is similar to Alpinia nutans

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Image gallery: 5 images
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white and pink flower close up on a thick textured stem
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower with pink tips layered in a dense upright cone formation.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower with red tips in a detailed close up
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) flower with white petals and red tips extending from a green stem
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower close up with yellow throat on upright stem.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) flower with white petals and a deep yellow interior throat area.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower with pink tips in a close up, green leaves
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower spike with pink tips emerging from among thick green leaves.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white and yellow flower, close up view of tropical ginger structure.
Alpinia malaccensis (Rathkihiriya) white flower with a yellow and red center on a green stem.


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