Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
latifolium
ID:
617523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mood & Theilade

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17:343. (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000616855



Common Names

  • Zingiber latifolium
  • Broad-Leaved Ginger
  • Zingiber latifolium


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Description

Zingiber latifolium (also called White Combretum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands, bushveld and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber latifolium 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 flower of Zingiber latifolium 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 latifolium is a perennial herb that can reach heights of up to 1 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Zingiber latifolium

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

Zingiber latifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Zingiber latifolium?

Wide-Leaved Ginger

What is the growth habit of Zingiber latifolium?

It is a perennial herb

What is the native range of Zingiber latifolium?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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-0000616855: Based on the initial data import