alpinia

• Substantivo que designa o gênero de plantas herbáceas perenes, rizomatosas, nativas da Ásia, Austrália e Polinésia, conhecidas por seus rizomas aromáticos semelhantes ao gengibre. Também se refere a essas plantas individualmente, muito usadas na culinária e na medicina tradicional.

A noun referring to a genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs native to Asia, Australia, and Polynesia, known for their ginger-scented rhizomes.

nome próprio

1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formalscientific

   A genus of perennial rhizomatous herbs native to Asia, Australia, and Polynesia, known for their ginger-scented rhizomes and often used in traditional medicine or as ornamentals.

   Gênero de plantas com flores

   • Alpinia galanga is commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine.
   • The garden featured several species of Alpinia with vibrant flowers.
   • Alpinia zerumbet is often cultivated for its fragrant leaves.