Zingiber kunstleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunstleri
ID:
617478
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 32:127. (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616810
Common Names
- Zingiber Kunstleri
- Kunstler's Ginger
- Kunstler's Zingiber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zingiber kunstleri (also called Kunstler's Ginger, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India east to China and south to Indonesia and the Philippines. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Zingiber kunstleri is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Zingiber kunstleri are yellow in color and have three petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zingiber kunstleri is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Zingiber kunstleri
Zingiber kunstleri is native to India.
Zingiber kunstleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zingiber kunstleri?
Zingiber kunstleri
What is the common name of Zingiber kunstleri?
Kunstler's Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Zingiber kunstleri?
It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616810: Based on the initial data import