Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
jiewhoei
ID:
1329118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Škorničk.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Blumea 59:110. fig.3. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341572



Common Names

  • Zingiber jiewhoei
  • Jiewhoei Zingiber
  • Jiewhoei Ginger


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Description

Zingiber jiewhoei (also called Jiewhoe's ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are divided into many small, narrow segments and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber jiewhoei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant due to its fast growth rate. It can also be used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber jiewhoei has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber jiewhoei is a tropical plant native to Thailand. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Zingiber jiewhoei

Zingiber jiewhoei is native to Thailand, where it is found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Zingiber jiewhoei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber jiewhoei?

Zingiber jiewhoei

What are the common names of Zingiber jiewhoei?

Common names of Zingiber jiewhoei include Chinese ginger and Chinese wild ginger.

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber jiewhoei?

Zingiber jiewhoei is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests.

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

Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001341572: Based on the initial data import