Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
argenteum
ID:
616552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17:341. (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615884



Common Names

  • Zingiber argenteum
  • Silver Ginger
  • Argenteum Ginger


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Description

Zingiber argenteum (also called Silver Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate, with a smooth margin. It prefers moist soils in shady areas and is often found in lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber argenteum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber argenteum is a white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber argenteum is a tropical ginger native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from rhizomes or divisions of the root system. It should be grown in a warm, humid location with partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Zingiber argenteum

Zingiber argenteum is native to India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Zingiber argenteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber argenteum?

Zingiber argenteum

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber argenteum?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What are the characteristics of Zingiber argenteum?

Large, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a long, cylindrical stem

Species in the Zingiber genus

Zingiber acuminatum, Zingiber albiflorum, Zingiber apoense, Zingiber argenteum, Zingiber atrorubens, Zingiber aurantiacum, Zingiber banahaoense, Zingiber barbatum, Zingiber bisectum, Zingiber bradleyanum, Zingiber brevifolium, Zingiber bulusanense, Zingiber cernuum, Zingiber chlorobracteatum, Zingiber cholmondeleyi, Zingiber chrysanthum, Zingiber chrysostachys, Zingiber citrinum, Zingiber citriodorum, Zingiber cochleariforme, Zingiber collinsii, Zingiber coloratum, Zingiber corallinum, Zingiber curtisii, Zingiber cylindricum, Zingiber darceyi, Zingiber densissimum, Zingiber eberhardtii, Zingiber eborinum, Zingiber echuanense, Zingiber elatum, Zingiber emeiense, Zingiber flagelliforme, Zingiber flammeum, Zingiber flavescens, Zingiber flavomaculosum, Zingiber flavovirens, Zingiber fragile, Zingiber fraseri, Zingiber georgeae, Zingiber gracile, Zingiber griffithii, Zingiber guangxiense, Zingiber gulinense, Zingiber hupehense, Zingiber idae, Zingiber incomptum, Zingiber inflexum, Zingiber integrilabrum, Zingiber integrum,

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

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000615884: Based on the initial data import