Etlingera elatior, Phaeomeria speciosa, Nicolaio elatior

Its leafstalks are tall and can reach a height of 13 to 14 ft, growing from underground rhizomes. The torches itself, about 3 ft, also emerge from the ground on a long stalk. The flowerheads are eaten raw in Malaysia, before the bracts begin to open. The Torch ginger likes full sun or light shade and rich, well drained soil, with plenty of water and protection from strong winds.

Similar plants:

• Etlingera corneri (Rose of Siam)
• Etlingera cv. Ninole Red (Malay Rose)
• Etlingera hemisphaerica, Elettaria atropurpurea (Helani Tulip Ginger, Black Tulip, Black Torch)
• Etlingera maingayi (Malay Rose)
• Etlingera sp. (Etlingera)
• Etlingera venusta (Malay Rose)