Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
belumense
ID:
1329150

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Lim & Meekiong

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 15:26. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341604



Common Names

  • Zingiber Belumense
  • Belumense Ginger
  • Belumense Wild Ginger


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Description

Zingiber belumense (also called 'Belum Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to the Malaysian states of Perak and Kedah. It is found in lowland forests and is an herbaceous perennial.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber belumense is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, as it grows quickly and provides dense coverage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber belumense has small yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber belumense can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The root ball should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Zingiber belumense

Zingiber belumense is found in tropical rainforests in Malaysia.

Zingiber belumense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber belumense?

Zingiber belumense

What type of plant is Zingiber belumense?

Herb

What is the optimal temperature for Zingiber belumense?

10-20°C

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

Chong Keat Lim (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Lim' in the authors string.
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001341604: Based on the initial data import