Etlingera elatior

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Etlingera Species: E. eliator
Binomial name
Etlingera eliator K.Schum.

Etlingera eliator (Torch Ginger or Ginger Flower) is a species of herbaceous perennial plant. Botanical synonyms include Nicolaia elatior and Phaeomeria speciosa.

The showy pink flowers are used in decorative arrangements while the flower buds are an important ingredient in the Nonya dish laksa.

It is known in Malay as bunga kantan and Thai as kaalaa.