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Elettariopsis smithiae
Amomum smithiae (formerly Elettariopsis smithiae) is a ginger-family plant native to Malaysia and Thailand. It grows as a shade-loving understorey herb in humid forest conditions, so keep it moist, warm and out of harsh sun.
Amomum smithiae is a monocotyledonous plant species originally described by Yee Kiew Kam as Elettariopsis smithiae in the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life.
Amomum smithiae is native to Malaysia and Thailand.
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