Alpinia Collection

Pink-flowered Chinese alpinia with dark green leaves, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Medicinal plant, elecampane, also galangal root, lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum), galangal or Siam galangal, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga)
DGA1261532 Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga), Galanga Indica major and Galanga major, coloured engraving by Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm (1683-1741); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbal)

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq
5855610 Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.; (add.info.: Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq. (Ginger, Zingiberacea) Hanameuga

Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak
5855613 Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak.; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger). Kumatakeran

Pink rhizome and leaves of Japanese alpinia
5855611 Pink rhizome and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq. (Ginger, Zingiberacea) Hanameuga.; (add.info.: Pink and brown rhizome and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq)

Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata), Maire Nui Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Greater galangal or Thai galangal, Alpinia galanga, Galanga. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Ginger lily, Alpinia vitellina (Orange-yellow amomum, Amomum vitellinum)

Ginger lily, Alpinia calcarata (Drooping alpinia, Alpinia cernua). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Green cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum (Alpinia cardamom). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Thai galangal or blue ginger, Alpinia galanga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr

Alpinia purpurata

Peru. Colourful Red Ginger in the gardens of Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge on the banks of the Madre de Dios River

Close-Up Of White Ginger Flower Alpinia; Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Pink and brown rhizome and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Pink flowers and leaves of Japanese alpinia, Alpinia japonica Miq.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Rhizome and leaves of Chinese alpinia, Alpinia chinensis rose.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Alpinia zerumbet, shell ginger
Plate 1037 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Plants / Alpinia Galanga
GALANGAL, or SIAMESE GINGER Date: circa 1820

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Alpinia, also known as the ginger family, is a diverse group of plants that encompasses various species with unique characteristics. One such species is the pink-flowered Chinese alpinia, which boasts vibrant blossoms against its dark green foliage. Another striking member of this family is the Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata), found in Maire Nui Gardens in Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The Greater galangal or Thai galangal (Alpinia galanga) stands out for its aromatic rhizomes used extensively in Southeast Asian cuisine. Similarly, the Ginger lily (Alpinia vitellina) and Alpinia calcarata add elegance to any garden with their exquisite flowers. Lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum) and Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) are other notable members of this plant family renowned for their culinary uses. The Thai galangal or blue ginger (Alpinia galanga) possesses both medicinal properties and a distinct flavor profile. Amongst these remarkable varieties lies Alpinia purpurata once again; its beauty knows no bounds. Additionally, the leaves and stems of Galanga or Galangal from Alpinia offer numerous health benefits when incorporated into traditional medicine practices. Lastly, we have Japanese garanga or galangal (Alpinia kumatake Mak), characterized by its captivating pink and brown rhizome along with lush leaves. With such an array of stunning species within the genus Alpina, it's no wonder they captivate our hearts and gardens alike.