Zingiberaceae

Etlingera sp.

Dak Lak Province, M’Drak District, W foothills of Chu Mu Mt., dry secondary and remnants of primary evergreen broad-leaved forest on granite on steep slopes along rocky river at elevation 600-650 m a.s.l. Terrestrial giant herb to 4 m tall in shady place on steep river slope. Floral bracts and flowers bright red. Occasional.

25 April 2025, L. Averyanov, N.V. Canh, T. Maisak, AL3978. Photo only.