Zingiberaceae

Subfamily Siphonochiloideae

Characteristics

The plant is either self-supporting or epiphytic. They have alternate and distichous leaves; there is neither basal nor terminal aggregations of leaves. Flowers are hermaphroditic, strongly zygomatic and form in bracts such as racemes and spikes. Flowers typically have labellums, an organ formed by the fusion of two sterile stamens. The perianth is comprised of 2 whorls. The calyx is herbaceous or membranous, 3-lobed or spathaceous tubular.

Related Topics:
Epiphytic - Flower - Hermaphroditic - Zygomatic - Raceme - Spike - Labellum - Stamen

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The plant's tissue characteristically yields essential oil.

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