Alpinia japonica is an evergreen perennial inhabiting
regions of mild climates. Its leaves measure 40-60cm in
length, 5-8cn in width, in the shape of broad-lanceolate,
not glossy, with velvety vellum hairs on upper and lower
surfaces. Racemes are erect, with dense, fine hairs 10-15cm
in length. Labellums are white, with red stripes on them.
Capsules, about 1.5cm long, are broad-oblong and mature red.
Bloom time: May-June. |