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Philippine Waxflower

Etlingera elatior

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan), North America (Costa Rica, Panama), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇵🇦 Panama 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Etlingera elatior (Philippine Waxflower)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Boca de Dragón

French Rose de porcelaine

Portuguese bastão-do-imperador

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Black Tulip

Etlingera hemisphaerica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Philippine Waxflower?

The scientific name of Philippine Waxflower is Etlingera elatior. It belongs to the genus Etlingera.

What is the conservation status of Philippine Waxflower?

Philippine Waxflower (Etlingera elatior) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Philippine Waxflower live?

Philippine Waxflower is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan), North America (Costa Rica, Panama), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Ecuador, India, Japan, Mauritius, Panama.

What family does Philippine Waxflower belong to?

Philippine Waxflower (Etlingera elatior) belongs to the genus Etlingera, which is part of the taxonomic family Zingiberaceae.

What kingdom does Philippine Waxflower belong to?

Philippine Waxflower (Etlingera elatior) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Philippine Waxflower?

The closest relatives of Philippine Waxflower in the genus Etlingera include Black Tulip.