Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
1414012

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


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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.

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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

Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
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.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426477: Based on the initial data import