Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
elatius
ID:
1414104

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 48:227. (1998); Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 66:151. (2014) by Leong-Škorniĉková, J.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426569





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Description

Zingiber elatius (also called Tall Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. Its leaves are long and narrow, and it produces small, orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber elatius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber elatius has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber elatius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is best to plant the rhizomes in groups of 3-5 plants.

Where to Find Zingiber elatius

Zingiber elatius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Zingiber elatius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber elatius?

Zingiber elatius

What is the common name of Zingiber elatius?

Greater Galangal

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber elatius?

Zingiber elatius is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426569: Based on the initial data import