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Definition of Alpinia speciosa
1. Noun. Cultivated for its shining oblong leaves and arching clusters of white flowers with pink shading and crinkled yellow lips with variegated magenta stripes.
Exact synonyms: Alpinia Zerumbet, Languas Speciosa, Shall-flower, Shell Ginger, Shellflower
Generic synonyms: Ginger
Group relationships: Alpinia, Genus Alpinia, Genus Languas, Genus Zerumbet
Generic synonyms: Ginger
Group relationships: Alpinia, Genus Alpinia, Genus Languas, Genus Zerumbet
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpinia Speciosa
Literary usage of Alpinia speciosa
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Notizblatt des Botanischen Gartens und Muzeums zu Berlin-dahlem by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Botanischer Garten, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Botanisches Museum, Botanischer Garten, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Botanisches Museum (1907)
"alpinia speciosa K. Seh. Eingeführt von Ponape. (Schwabe, Schnee.) Cannaceae.
Canna indica Ait. (Schwabe, Schnee. ..."