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NICOLAIA ELATIOR.
 Synonym: etlingera elatior, phaeomeria speciosa. Common name: red ginger lily, torch lily, torch ginger, wild ginger, combrang, bunga kantan. Family: zingerberaceae. A tropical herbaceous perennial. Torch ginger forms canes growing up to 15 feet. It has large reddish - pink heads; the seeds are small. The young buds are edible. A native of Java, Indonesia, it was brought to Suriname by immigrants and is now a common garden plant in this country. Hardiness: USDA zone 10 - 11. Propagation: seeds and rhizomes. Culture: full sun, must be watered well. Excellent for the greenhouse. |