Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
lambii
ID:
617489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17:339. (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616821



Common Names

  • Zingiber Lambii
  • Lambs Ginger
  • Lambs Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber lambii (also called Lamb's Ginger, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with long, thin, curved pseudobulbs and small, fragrant flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry woodland, bushland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber lambii is used as a spice and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber lambii has small yellow flowers with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber lambii can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Zingiber lambii

Zingiber lambii can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Zingiber lambii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber lambii?

Zingiber lambii

What is the common name of Zingiber lambii?

Lamb's Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber lambii?

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

John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616821: Based on the initial data import