srjalsSRJALSSRJALS2788-9386https://doi.org/10.47310/srjals.2022.v02i01.003Viviparous germination in Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K.SchumSarthakBhattacharyaBharatChandraSahaAlpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum., commonly known as red ginger, is an important ornamental species cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions for its striking inflorescences formed by brightly colored bracts. Native to Malesia and the southwestern Pacific islands, this species typically forms dense thickets in moist habitats due to its vigorous rhizomatous growth. The plant’s aromatic rhizome also holds medicinal value and is traditionally used to treat fever, muscle spasms, intestinal gas, and inflammation. Although Alpinia purpurata can be propagated through both rhizomes and seeds, seed production is infrequent because fruit development and ripening occur rarely, limiting the reliability of sexual reproduction as a propagation method. Consequently, large-scale or commercial cultivation often depends on vegetative propagation via underground stems. During field observations conducted on the campus of The Neotia University, an unusual yet promising reproductive phenomenon viviparous germination was recorded. In this process, seeds begin to germinate while still attached to the parent plant, leading to the emergence of plantlets directly from the inflorescence. This natural mechanism, although previously undocumented for this species, provides an alternative mode of propagation that bypasses the limitations of poor seed set and infrequent fruiting. The occurrence of vivipary in Alpinia purpurata suggests a potentially valuable method for enhancing propagation efficiency, improving plant availability, and supporting commercial production. Further investigation into the physiological and environmental factors promoting vivipary may help optimize this method for horticultural application.