Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
jucundum
ID:
617412

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4:165. (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616744



Common Names

  • Jucund Ginger
  • Zingiber Jucundum
  • Ginger


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Description

Zingiber jucundum (also called 'Kawagoi's Ginger', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady places, such as near streams and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber jucundum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zingiber jucundum 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 jucundum is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Rhizome divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Zingiber jucundum

Zingiber jucundum is native to Southeast Asia.

Zingiber jucundum FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber jucundum?

Jucundum Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber jucundum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

What is the average height of Zingiber jucundum?

It can grow up to 1 meter in height.

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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