Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.S.Ye, L.Bai & N.H.Xia
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217:75. figs.1-3. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342832
Common Names
- Zingiber hainanense
- Hainanense Zingiber
- Hainanense Ginger
Description
Zingiber hainanense (also called Hainan ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, white flowers and a sprawling habit, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber hainanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zingiber hainanense has yellow and white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves and a single white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zingiber hainanense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted immediately.
Where to Find Zingiber hainanense
Zingiber hainanense can be found in China.
Zingiber hainanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber hainanense?
Zingiber hainanense
What is the family of Zingiber hainanense?
Zingiberaceae
What is the common name of Zingiber hainanense?
Hainan Ginger
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
Yu Shi Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Ye' in the authors string.
Lin Bai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bai' in the authors string.