Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) L.Bai, Juan Chen & N.H.Xia
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 37(3)-e02230: 3. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426477
Common Names
- Zingiber fallax
- False Ginger
- False Ginger Plant
Description
Zingiber fallax (also called False Zingiber, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber fallax is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, colds, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its aromatic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zingiber fallax has yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zingiber fallax is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by division. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate in well-drained, fertile soil. It prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Zingiber fallax
Zingiber fallax is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Zingiber fallax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber fallax?
Zingiber fallax
What type of plant is Zingiber fallax?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Zingiber fallax native to?
It is native to Southeast Asia
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
Juan Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juan Chen' in the authors string.
Lin Bai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bai' in the authors string.