Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
larsenii
ID:
617511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19 (4):404. (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616843



Common Names

  • Zingiber Larsenii
  • Larsen's Ginger
  • Larsen's Zingiber


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Description

Zingiber larsenii (also called Larsen's ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in tropical rainforests and moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber larsenii 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

The flower of Zingiber larsenii is a small, yellow, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber larsenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The rhizomes can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Zingiber larsenii

Zingiber larsenii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in areas of Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Zingiber larsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber larsenii?

Zingiber larsenii

What is the common name of Zingiber larsenii?

Larsen's Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Zingiber larsenii?

It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, tropical 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

Ida Theilade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Theilade' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000616843: Based on the initial data import