Nama (Malay Name) | Kantan Merah (Buah) |
Keluarga (Family) | ZINGIBERACEAE |
Nama Saintifik (Scientific Name) | Phaeomeria maingayi |
Saiz Biasa (Size) | 14 cm |
Nama Lain (Other Names) | Red Torch Ginger (Fruit) |
Jurufoto (Photographer) | CS Ooi |
Lokasi (Location) | Penang Botanical Gardens. |
Usually this plant spreads by sending out runner rhizomes, however it can also propogate itself through seeds. This is an example of a local plant where propogation through its seeds can help in dispersing the new plants further away from the parent claster of plants.