Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
leucochilum
ID:
1414013

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bai, Škorničk. & N.H.Xia

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 36(9)-e01840: 2. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426478



Common Names

  • Zingiber leucochilum
  • White-lipped Ginger
  • White-lipped Ginger Plant


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Description

Zingiber leucochilum (also called White-lipped Zingiber, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zingiber leucochilum is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, colds, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its aromatic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zingiber leucochilum has yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zingiber leucochilum is a tropical herb native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). To maintain a healthy clump, it is recommended to divide the rhizomes every 3-4 years.

Where to Find Zingiber leucochilum

Zingiber leucochilum is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Zingiber leucochilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zingiber leucochilum?

Zingiber leucochilum

What type of plant is Zingiber leucochilum?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Zingiber leucochilum native to?

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

Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Lin Bai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bai' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426478: Based on the initial data import