Zingiber kelantanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelantanense
ID:
1342803
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Lim
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Folia malaysiana 4 (2):69. (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001355257
Common Names
- Zingiber kelantanense
- Kelantan Ginger
- Kelantan Wild Ginger
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Zingiber kelantanense (also called Kelantan Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a small plant, reaching a height of only 30 cm. It is found in the Kelantan region of Malaysia, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber kelantanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zingiber kelantanense has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber kelantanense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Zingiber kelantanense
Zingiber kelantanense can be found in the tropical forests of Malaysia.
Zingiber kelantanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber kelantanense?
Zingiber kelantanense
What type of plant is Zingiber kelantanense?
It is a type of flowering herb.
Where is Zingiber kelantanense found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Chong Keat Lim (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Lim' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001355257: Based on the initial data import