Status:
valid
Authors:
Ardiyani
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 14:307. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344503
Description
Zingiber engganoense (also called the Enggano Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of ginger native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber engganoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zingiber engganoense has yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zingiber engganoense is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Zingiber engganoense
Zingiber engganoense is native to Indonesia and is found in the Ngardok Nature Reserve.
Zingiber engganoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber engganoense?
Zingiber engganoense
What type of plant is Zingiber engganoense?
It is a species of plant in the family Zingiberaceae.
Where is Zingiber engganoense found?
It is found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos.
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
Marlina Ardiyani: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ardiyani' in the authors string.