Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
intermedium
ID:
617400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 246

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616732



Common Names

  • Intermedium Ginger
  • Zingiber Intermedium
  • Ginger


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Description

Zingiber intermedium (also called intermediate ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber intermedium is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber intermedium is a yellow, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber intermedium is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes, which should be done in spring in a warm, sunny location. The rhizomes should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until new growth appears.

Where to Find Zingiber intermedium

Zingiber intermedium can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Zingiber intermedium FAQ

What is the growth habit of Zingiber intermedium?

Zingiber intermedium is a perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 1-2 m.

What is the flowering period of Zingiber intermedium?

Zingiber intermedium typically flowers between April and May.

What is the fruit of Zingiber intermedium?

The fruit of Zingiber intermedium is a small, yellow drupe.

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,

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