Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
eborinum
ID:
616992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 9:21. (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616324



Common Names

  • Eborinum Ginger
  • Fingerroot Ginger
  • Ginger Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber eborinum (also called Eborin Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber eborinum is used as a traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, colds, and fever. It is also used as a culinary spice and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zingiber eborinum are small and white, and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Zingiber eborinum: This plant is best grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by planting the seeds. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Zingiber eborinum

Zingiber eborinum is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Zingiber eborinum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber eborinum?

Ebony ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber eborinum?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India and Sri Lanka

What are the uses of Zingiber eborinum?

It is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant

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-0000616324: Based on the initial data import