''Etlingera metriocheilos'' is a monocotyledonous plant species that was first described by William Griffiths, and got its current name by Rosemary Margaret Smith. ''Etlingera metriocheilos'' is part of the genus ''Etlingera'' and the family Zingiberaceae. No subspecies are listed in the Catalog of Life.
Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.