Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
vanoverberghii
ID:
1417511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Funak. & Docot

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Blumea 64(2): 154. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429976



Common Names

  • Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii
  • Vanoverbergh's Ginger
  • Vanoverbergh's Wild Ginger


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Description

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii (also called Vanoverbergh's Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii is an evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii?

Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii

What is the common name of Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii?

Vanoverbergh's Boesenbergia

What is the natural habitat of Vanoverberghia vanoverberghii?

Forests and grasslands

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hidenobu Funakoshi (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funak.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Valentino Abrenica Docot: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Docot' in the authors string.