Are Alpinia Japonica and Hedychium Coronarium in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Zingiberaceae.

Can you substitute Alpinia Japonica for Hedychium Coronarium?

They share the Zingiberaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Alpinia Japonica vs Hedychium Coronarium

Alpinia japonica · Hedychium coronarium

Alpinia Japonica

Alpinia japonica

T Traditional Use

Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Alpinia
Primary use: medicinal

Hedychium Coronarium

Hedychium coronarium

T Traditional Use

Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Hedychium
Primary use: medicinal

Hedychium coronarium, the white garland-lily or white ginger lily, is a perennial flowering plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to the forest understorey of Asia.

At a glance

· Both in Zingiberaceae, but different genera (Alpinia vs Hedychium).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Alpinia Japonica: T; Hedychium Coronarium: T.