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Siphonochilus sp., Natal Ginger, Wild Ginger

Siphonochilus sp.

Natal Ginger, Wild Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Africa
USDA Zone: 9?
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