Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea)

Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea) orange yellow flower spike, close up view for tropical plant identification.

Botanical name: Burbidgea stenantha

Common name: Burbidgea

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Indo-Malayan region

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterEpiphyte plantYellow, orange flowers

Burbidgea stenantha is a dwarf ginger that is hard to find, but well worth it. Intermittently throughout the year, bright golden-orange cones will appear above the glossy dark green, maroon-backed leaves. Individual flowers will open and last for a period of about two weeks during each bloom cycle. Has a very upright growth habit.

Similar plants: Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea)


Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea) with orange petals and green stem in a close up flower shot.
Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea) yellow and orange flower close up with water drops on petals
Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea) orange flower close up against broad green leaves on a plant.
Burbidgea stenantha (Burbidgea) golden yellow flower close up with water droplets on slender petals.


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