Torch Ginger

Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior),
Family : Zingiberaceae.



 Native to Indonesia. The plant is now grown in many tropical locations both for the extravagant ‘flowers’ and for food.



Its a torch ginger called Etlinger elatior a good herbal medicine for liver protection has been reported.
Thanks to EFI members for confirming the species id as well as its uses.