English Common Name: Small Shell Ginger, Orchid Ginger Chinese Name / 中文名: 马来良姜(Mǎlái liáng jiāng) Other Local Name: Chengkenam (Malaysia) Family Name: Zingiberaceae Scientific Name: Alpinia mutica Synonym: Alpinia korthalsii, Alpinia laxiflora, Catimbium muticum, Languas korthalsii, Languas laxiflora, Languas mutica, Renealmia mutica Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Zingiberales > Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family) > Alpinia Origin: Peninsular Malaysia Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A ginger herb that grows to 1 to 2 meters long. The flowers lip is yellow with red markings. Care Requirements: Prefers partial-shade and lots of watering. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |