Siphonochilus sp. (Natal Ginger)

Siphonochilus sp., Natal Ginger, Wild Ginger

Botanical name: Siphonochilus sp.

Common names: Natal Ginger, Wild Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersDeciduous plant

Siphonochilus is a genus of plants native to sub-Saharan Africa.

This genus usually goes dormant from November-May.

See Article about African gingers by John Banta.





Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/siphonochilus_sp.htm